Will the Trump presidential library be built in Miami? Here are 5 takeaways

Will a Trump presidential library land in Miami or Boca Raton? President Donald Trump’s son Eric has visited sites near the historic Freedom Tower. The downtown Miami site is being considered along with Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, which is reportedly the favored location.

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Here are the highlights:

• The Miami site, owned by Miami Dade College, is being eyed for its prime downtown location and potential to attract tourists, with possible space to display a Boeing 747 jet.
• FAU is seen as the leading contender for the main library due to its proximity to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, while Miami is being pitched as a satellite spot for tourists.
• Felix Lasarte, a Miami lawyer working with the Trump Organization, advocates for the Miami site, citing its iconic status and proximity to the Trump National Doral golf resort.
  
  
• The decision involves state-controlled land, with Florida’s Republican Legislature supporting a Trump library in the state and passing laws to facilitate its establishment.
• A Miami library would juxtapose Trump’s presidency with the Freedom Tower’s history as a refuge for Cuban immigrants, adding a layer of historical complexity to the site.

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