From Salon · Heather Digby Parton · · 2m
Trump’s Camp Donald Grift Outlasts Presidency
Trump plans to turn his Florida golf club into a permanent presidential retreat, creating a profit center that outlasts his presidency.
In brief
Trump plans to turn his Florida golf club into a permanent presidential retreat, creating a profit center that outlasts his presidency. Trump will establish a permanent presidential retreat at his Florida golf club, designed to generate revenue and remain operational after his presidency ends. Originally reported by…
Trump’s Florida Golf Club Plan
Trump aims to create a permanent presidential retreat at his West Palm Beach golf club, designed to outlast his presidency.
Historical Presidential Retreats
Early presidents used retreats like Camp David for health and diplomacy, with James Buchanan’s Old Soldiers Home becoming a popular summer getaway.
Trump’s Dislike of Camp David
Trump has rarely used Camp David, even inviting Taliban leadership there in 2019 before canceling the meeting after a car bomb attack in Kabul.
Trump’s Property Use Patterns
Trump spends 37% of his second term at his own properties, with Mar-a-Lago receiving the most visits, and sleeps at hotels during official trips.
Profit from Presidential Visits
Trump’s retreats serve as commercial properties where paying customers gain access to him and his family, with his golf course being a profit center.
Trump’s Proposed Library-Hotel
Trump plans to double his Miami presidential library as a hotel, creating another profit center for his family.
Legal Disputes Over Land
Trump is sued by parties upset that he was given land worth $330 million for $10 by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, with the understanding it would be used for a nonprofit.
Washington Post Report
The Washington Post reports Trump plans to designate a parcel of his West Palm Beach golf resort as a permanent presidential retreat for foreign leaders and future presidents.
Trump’s Financial Claims
Trump claims no government cost for the retreat, but taxpayers will likely cover security and maintenance expenses after the 2024 election.
Palm Beach County Consideration
Palm Beach County is seriously considering Trump’s proposal to lease land for the retreat, following the government’s past handling of Mar-a-Lago after Marjorie Merriweather Post’s death.
No Name for the Property
No name has been chosen for the property, but it is expected to be called Camp Donald after Trump’s Florida retreat.
Here's the gist
Trump will establish a permanent presidential retreat at his Florida golf club, designed to generate revenue and remain operational after his presidency ends.
