President Trump has announced a significant plan for 2026: the United States will host the Group of Twenty (G20) summit. This event brings together leaders from the world's largest economies to discuss global issues. The chosen location is his privately-owned Doral resort in Miami.
The president's decision has already started to attract attention. While the resort is a large property with many amenities, the choice is controversial. This is because the president will personally profit from a major diplomatic event being held at his own business.
This situation is not entirely new. During his first term, President Trump suggested hosting another international summit at the same resort. That idea received widespread criticism from people in both political parties. They argued that it created a conflict between his public duties and his private financial interests.
Critics are again raising concerns about ethics. They worry that foreign governments might spend money at the president's property to gain favor with him. Despite the past bipartisan pushback, the plan to host the event at Doral appears to be moving forward.