Florida Officials Approve $66M Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library in Miami

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet have unanimously approved transferring a 2.63-acre parcel of prime downtown Miami real estate, appraised at over $66 million, to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation for the construction of President Donald Trump's future presidential library. The land, currently a parking lot for Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus, is strategically located adjacent to the historic Freedom Tower and near the Kaseya Center, home of the Miami Heat, in a highly sought-after area overlooking Biscayne Bay. The Foundation is led by Eric Trump, Michael Boulos, and attorney James Kiley, with Eric Trump calling it "the greatest Presidential Library ever built, honoring the greatest President." Supporters emphasize the symbolic significance of the location, linking it to themes of political legacy, immigration history, and economic development, while some note controversy given past protests against Trump's immigration policies at the nearby Freedom Tower. The state legislature has recently passed laws preventing local governments from blocking presidential library constructions, reflecting strong Republican support for this initiative. Officials express pride in hosting the library in Trump's home state, viewing it as a tribute that enshrines Florida as "Trump Country."