Did Burnie kiss Donald? See what Trump did through the years during visits to Miami
By Miami Herald Archives
Donald Trump may spend most of his time in New York, Palm Beach and Washington. But he also has visited the Miami area through the years.
He’s promoted his merch at Dadeland Mall. Addressed veterans in Little Havana. Appeared with Miss Universe at his Doral resort.
Let’s take a look at Trump in Miami through the years in photos from the Miami Herald Archives:
Miami Heat arena
In 1999, Donald Trump and then girlfriend Melania get a kiss from Miami Heat mascot Burnie before a game. DAVID BERGMAN Miami Herald File
That’s the Heat’s Pat Riley on the bench and Donald Trump behind the bench during a Miami Heat playoff game against the New York Knicks in 1999 at the old Miami Arena. DAVID BERGMAN Miami Herald File
Donald Trump at a Miami Heat game at the old Miami arena in 1999. DAVID BERGMAN Miami Herald File
On the golf course
Donald Trump shows off his updated course by the hitting a ceremonial tee shot off the first tee at Trump Doral on Feb. 6, 2014. DAVID WALTERS Miami Herald File
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus is flanked by Donald Trump and Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Jack Nicklaus Villa at Trump National Doral Miami on Feb. 20, 2015. Elsewhere in Miami-Dade County, Trump proposed spending $10 million to improve the public Crandon Park golf course, which he contends is in a sub-par condition. MARSHA HALPER Miami Herald File
Arriving in the Magic City
President Donald J. Trump leaves Air Force One as he arrives to Miami International Airport for a visit to the U.S. Southern Command and a meeting with the Venezuelan community in Doral in July 2020. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Donald Trump arrives in Miami in 1990. Albert Coya Miami Herald File
With local VIPs
In 1999, Donald Trump and Jonathan M. Tisch, president and CEO of Loews, at the Loews Hotel in Miami Beach for a benefit for the pediatric AIDS foundation. Lilly Echeverria Miami Herald File
In 2002, developer Michael Dezer, Donald Trump, center, and Gil Dezer in Sunny Isles Beach to celebrate celebrate the official topping off of the Trump International Beach Resort and the groundbreaking of Trump Palace, at the time the Miami area’s tallest oceanfront condominium, Miami Herald File
In 2003, Donald Trump with Melania at the Wolfsonian in Miami Beach with the museum’s Cathy Leff. Miami Herald File
In 2002, Donald Trump and Melania with father and son developers Michael and Gil Dezer in Sunny Isles Beach. Miami Herald File
With Miss Universe
Donald Trump and contingent with Miss Universe 2013, Gabriela Isler, at a news conference to announce that the 63rd annual Miss Universe Pageant 2014, will take place in West Miami-Dade. PEDRO PORTAL Miami Herald File
Donald Trump and local officials announce details of the Miss Universe Pageant in 2013. PEDRO PORTAL Miami Herald File
Miss Venezuela, Marena Bencomo, and Donald Trump pose for photographs on May 9, 1997 before the final competition of Miss Universe. Miami Herald File
Selling at the mall
In 2004, Donald Trump holds up an action figure doll of that Nicoli Saunders, 11, brought with him for “The Donald” to sign. Nicoli wants to be like Trump when he grows up. Trump came to Miami to promote his new perfume and line of men’s suits at Burdines in Dadeland Mall. Raul Rubiera Miami Herald File
In 2004, Donald Trump at Burdines-Macy’s store at the Dadeland Mall in Kendall. Miami Herald File
Making a point
Donald Trump, speaks to reporters in 1999 during a visit to Miami. C.M. Guerrero el Nuevo Herald File
Donald Trump unveils his plans for Trump Doral, at Trump Doral on March 6, 2013. “Massive construction” will start in two weeks, Trump said. Plans include large scale changes for the golf course as well as the hotel. MICHELLE KANAAR Miami Herald File
President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the U.S. Southern Command in July 2020. Pedro Portal pportal@miamiherald.com
Donald Trump blasts Fidel Castro and says we need to keep the embargo on Cuba while at the Bay of Pigs Association in Little Havana in 1999. Tim Chapman Miami Herald File
Donald Trump visits the Bay of Pigs museum and addresses the Brigade 2506 veterans group in October 2016. AL DIAZ adiaz@miamiherald.com
Donald Trump gestures to reporters during a visit to Miami in 1999. Miami Herald File
