“DeSantis Proposes Donating Downtown Miami Land to Trump’s Future Library”

by | Nov 25, 2025 | Miami News | 0 comments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed giving a 2.63-acre city-owned parcel in downtown Miami to become the site for a Donald J. Trump Presidential Library. The Wall Street Journal The land, currently used as a parking lot on the campus of Miami Dade College, sits next to the historic Freedom Tower — a location rich in symbolic value. According to reports, the proposal is backed by DeSantis’ Republican allies and would use a mix of private donations and government funds to support the library project. The decision is stirring controversy over political legacy, land use, and whether the gift is more than just symbolism.