WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump announced on Friday that the United States will host next year’s Group of 20 (G20) summit in Miami, coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Calling it “a very exciting thing,” Trump confirmed that the gathering will take place at the Trump National Doral golf resort in December 2026.
“I think that everybody wants it there because it's right next to the airport. It's the best location,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “We will not make any money on it.”
Standing alongside the president, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez called the summit a “tremendous” opportunity for the city’s economy, highlighting the benefits for hospitality workers, small business owners, and the city’s global image.
Trump also announced that he will not attend this year’s G20 summit in South Africa, confirming that Vice President JD Vance will represent the United States instead.
The G20 is made up of 19 countries and two regional blocs—the European Union and the African Union. Its members include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Trump added that some non-member countries, including Poland, would also be invited to the Miami summit.
When asked whether Russia would receive an invitation, he said: “No, I haven't thought of that. It’s an interesting question. I want to think about that for a little while.”
The summit could also help the tourism industry, which has been under pressure amid concerns about America’s immigration policies and travel restrictions.
“A G20 Summit in South Florida will provide the Trump Administration with unique ways to advance U.S. national security, foreign policy, and economic policy interests on the world stage,” Michael Walsh, a foreign policy expert, told The Epoch Times in an email.
“For example, there have been concerns expressed about the future of international tourism to the United States over the last few months. This will provide an opportunity for President Trump and his advisors to try to make the case that there is no substitute for a U.S. vacation.”
During his first term, Trump proposed hosting the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the resort, but eventually dropped the idea after receiving backlash.
“I announced that I would be willing to do it at NO PROFIT or if legally permissible at ZERO COST to the USA. But as usual the Hostile Media & their Democrat Partners went CRAZY!” he said.