Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"

Updated on: October 7, 2026 / 4:36 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"

TL;DR

  • President Trump claims the U.S. Secret Service and U.S. military suggested his Trump International Golf Course in West Palm Beach as a potential presidential retreat.
  • The proposed retreat would serve as a "Camp David retreat" for future presidents.
  • A White House official confirmed the government is investigating the development of a presidential retreat at the golf course.
  • The property's features, including security and proximity to an airport, were cited as reasons for its suitability.
  • The cost and funding of the proposed development have not been disclosed.