Trump has indicated that the December 2026 G20 summit will be held at Trump National Doral Miami, a resort owned by his family. A decision that has fueled accusations of conflicts of interest.

Donald Trump confirmed Friday that the December 2026 G20 summit will be held at the Trump National Doral Miami in Florida, a sprawling hotel and golf resort owned by his family. The move has reignited accusations of conflicts of interest surrounding the US president, already targeted by the Democratic opposition and anti-corruption groups.

"We're not going to make any money from this at all," he said from the Oval Office, touting a site "close to the airport" and large enough for "every country to have its own building." The US president added that "it will be truly magnificent," emphasizing the complex's logistical advantages.

A notable absence in South Africa

Donald Trump, who wants Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to participate in the 2026 G20, continues to advocate for an "uninhibited" presidency where his image and business remain inseparable from his exercise of power. Regarding the G20 summit in Johannesburg in November, which is chaired by South Africa, Donald Trump has indicated that he will not attend. He has decided to entrust the American representation to Vice President JD Vance. "JD will go, I will not go," he declared, confirming that he would not travel to a country he accuses of "persecuting white people."

Already during his first term, Donald Trump attempted to organize a G7 summit in Doral before backing out under pressure. Since returning to the White House, he has become much more open about the closeness between his business and public service. During a trip to Scotland, he inaugurated a new golf course bearing his name, once again blurring the line between private interests and presidential role.

A fortune inflated by his mandate

His cryptocurrency activities also illustrate this strategy. The former real estate developer is linked to several projects, including World Liberty Financial, which lists him as a "co-founder emeritus." This company came under fire after a highly lucrative deal with an Abu Dhabi company. During a tour of the Gulf, Trump agreed to the UAE's purchase of sensitive American electronic components and received a Boeing jet as a gift from Qatar, sparking outrage among Democrats.

Unlike during his first term in office, the Trump Organization no longer imposes restrictions on its foreign partnerships. According to a New Yorker investigation, the Trump family has raked in more than $3 billion since the start of this second term.