Trump Schedules G20 Summit at Private Miami Golf Club

President Donald Trump scheduled the annual Group of 20 (G20) summit to take place from December 14 to 15, 2026, at his private Trump National Doral Miami golf club. The decision mirrors a 2019 attempt to host the G7 summit at the same venue, which was canceled following public and Republican outcry over self-dealing. In his second term, the plan has encountered minimal political opposition, signaling a shift in ethical norms and a more compliant Republican party.

The summit announcement coincides with several other ethics controversies involving the president and his family. Trump filed a trademark for Trump TV, a government-funded livestreaming service, and has used taxpayer funds for self-promotional advertisements. Additionally, the president accepted a luxury jet from Qatar.

Other family members face scrutiny, including First Lady Melania Trump, who was paid by Amazon for a promotional film and is releasing a docuseries. Some Republican senators have called for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr. after he accepted funding from a Russian mogul for his wedding after-party. These events occur as the administration has largely dismantled government accountability mechanisms, including the Office of Government Ethics.