DeSantis Proposes Miami Site for Trump Library

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed conveying a 2.63‑acre parcel of Miami‑Dade College’s Wolfson Campus waterfront parking lot—adjacent to the historic Freedom Tower—for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library; the parcel is valued at roughly $66–$70 million and the state Board of Trustees is expected to vote on the transfer on Sept. 30. Miami‑Dade College trustees have moved to approve the conveyance, and state officials including Attorney General James Uthmeier have publicly backed the plan. DeSantis says the project would honor Trump’s legacy and spur economic development, and Trump’s team reportedly chose the downtown, waterfront Freedom Tower site. Plans under discussion may include an adjacent hotel, which would be a first for a presidential library. The proposal follows state legislation signed by DeSantis to preempt local restrictions and fast‑track such projects. Observers have noted the political symbolism and local sensitivities around the Freedom Tower location and raised questions about fundraising and governance of the new foundation, which can accept contributions before it receives IRS tax‑exempt status.