Trump Officially Announces Hosting Location for G20 Summit: Doral Resort in Florida to Become Venue of International Discussions in 2026
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has made a long-anticipated announcement regarding the organization of the upcoming Group of Twenty (G20) summit, revealing that a major international event will be held at his own resort complex, Doral, located in southern Florida.
This decision has surprised many diplomats and analysts, as previous discussions considered various options and sparked reactions due to Trump’s history of leveraging his business empire for political performance.
According to the president, hosting the summit at Doral provides a unique opportunity to highlight the U.S.
role in the global economy and to showcase the country’s capacity to unite world leaders in a comfortable setting.
The event is planned for December 14–15, 2026, under the theme «Growth through Deregulation, Energy Security, and Innovation».
Experts and organizers intend to focus on economic issues and reduce the number of participants, returning to core G20 goals such as fostering global economic growth and ensuring financial stability.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that the preparation is underway under the leadership of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett.
The primary focus will be on promoting entrepreneurship via deregulation and advancing new technological solutions that will enable countries to harness their economic potential and lower energy dependence.
This will be the first G20 summit hosted on US territory in nearly 20 years, coinciding with the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Amid recent international tensions and geopolitical shifts, efforts to strengthen cooperation through forums like G20 are gaining importance.
Meanwhile, in foreign policy, Trump has intensified efforts after imposing extensive tariffs on both allies and opponents, while seeking diplomatic contacts with traditional rivals such as Russia and China.
Official sources reveal that some participants will be deliberately excluded to streamline the summit, but invitations to additional countries as observers are being extended.
For instance, Trump has invited Poland as an observer, indicating openness to broader engagement.
Although in 2020 a G7 summit was initially planned at Doral, the project was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns and public criticism.
Now, with renewed political activity, Doral is set once again to host a high-profile global event.
Additionally, Trump employs a distinctive approach by combining presidential duties with his business interests, with golf courses and hotels serving as venues for international meetings and high-level diplomacy.
Notably, in 2024, this resort will actively figure in Trump’s election campaign efforts.
Local authorities and business communities see this as an opportunity to boost regional economic development and tourism.
Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential misuse of public office for private gains and political manipulation in the context of international diplomacy.