Trump announces his own resort in Doral as the chosen venue for the 2026 G20 summit

In a surprising announcement, former US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to host the Group of 20 (G20) world leaders at his Doral golf club near Miami for a summit in 2026. The exact date for this event has not yet been confirmed.

The Doral property, which will host the summit, boasts a clubhouse, pool, restaurants, spa, and approximately 100,000 square feet of event space, including the Donald J. Trump Grand Ballroom.

It's not yet clear which leaders will attend Trump's G20 summit. The group attending the event includes China and Russia, whose president Vladimir Putin faces a war-crime arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court.

The White House has rejected any conflict of interest claims regarding the G20 summit at Trump's Doral golf club. Aides have stated that the president's assets are managed by a third party.

Prior to Trump taking office, the State Department in January requested proposals from US cities wishing to host the G20 event, with meetings estimated to take place in early-to-mid October 2026. However, it was not immediately clear whether Doral or next-door Miami were among the cities to make proposals for hosting the G20 event.

Trump backed off a plan to host the 2020 Group of 7 (G7) summit at Doral during his first term in office due to concerns raised by Democrats, Republicans, and ethics analysts. By hosting the G20 summit at his own Trump National Doral Miami, Trump may reignite concerns about profiting from his elected office.

In July, Trump suggested he may not attend the G20 summit in November of this year due to friction with its host, South Africa, over Pretoria's policies on land and Israel. Vice President JD Vance, on the other hand, will attend this year's G20 summit in South Africa, according to Trump.

The exact date for the 2026 G20 summit at Trump's Doral golf club has not been confirmed. The White House official stated that attendees at the event would be billed by Doral at-cost for the services provided.

Trump, as a billionaire real estate developer and investor, regularly blends the personal and the political. The G20 comprises 19 member countries, the European Union, and the African Union, which rotate hosting the economic policy-focused event. The group attending Trump's G20 summit remains to be seen as the preparations for this historic event continue.