WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) \u2014 President Donald Trump wants his Palm Beach County golf course to become a permanent presidential institution available to current and future presidents, regardless of political party.<\/p>\n
Trump International Golf Club<\/a> West Palm Beach sits on county-owned land, and Trump’s attorney, Harvey Oyer III, recently asked Palm Beach County commissioners to consider a proposal that would designate the course as a U.S. Presidential Golf Course.<\/p>\n The proposal envisions the property being used by past, current and future presidents, as well as visiting foreign heads of state. It would also include dedicated presidential lodging.<\/p>\n Palm Beach County Administrator Joseph Abruzzo<\/a> confirmed the county is exploring the idea, calling it a potentially “remarkable and historic opportunity” for the community.<\/p>\n See also: Suspect identified in homicide that led to standoff at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach<\/a><\/p>\n “Communities across America compete for the honor of hosting presidential libraries because of the history, prestige and economic impact that comes with becoming a permanent part of the American presidency,” Abruzzo said.<\/p>\n Abruzzo said the proposed golf course could be similarly unique because it would remain operational and serve presidents from both political parties.<\/p>\n He pointed to the course’s location on county-owned land next to Palm Beach International Airport<\/a>, as well as existing security infrastructure, as factors that could make the site suited for the proposal.<\/p>\n “President Trump’s willingness to make this significant private investment and create a Presidential institution intended to serve his successors and our country for generations is an extraordinary act of generosity and vision,” Abruzzo said.<\/p>\n The Trump family owns the golf club, while the property sits on land leased from Palm Beach County under the terms of a settlement involving the airport.<\/p>\n