Trump wants a new Camp David-like retreat at his Florida golf club

Trump's estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David and mark another tradition transformed by Trump. President Trump gestures before boarding Marine One after a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on 31 July 2026 in Thurmont, Maryland US President Donald Trump is looking to create a presidential retreat similar to Camp David at his Florida golf club. The club would foot constructions costs as a "gift" to Americans and provide free memberships to future presidents – and accommodations to visiting foreign dignitaries. "It's only about two minutes away from the airport … and they could spend the weekend there, like a retreat, like a sort of Camp David retreat," Trump said on Wednesday.

If it comes to fruition, Trump's transformed golf estate would stand in stark contrast to the rustic Camp David, once a Great Depression-era camp in the woods for federal employees. It would also mark another tradition transformed by Trump. A view of the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida The US president has sought to cement his legacy through changes to the White House, including gilded gold leaf accents in the Oval Office, demolition of the East Wing and construction of a ballroom. He is pushing ahead with plans to erect a massive triumphal arch elsewhere in Washington. He has hosted