President Donald Trump has decided that his Miami Doral resort will host the 2026 G20 Summit, making it the first time the United States will host the global economic forum in nearly two decades. This decision comes as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, an event Trump has consistently framed as a significant moment in American history.
Announcing the selection during a news conference in the Oval Office, Trump noted the Doral resort’s strategic location, emphasizing its proximity to the airport. He described the event as an exciting opportunity for the United States to showcase its global leadership. The summit will serve as a platform for addressing economic and financial challenges, bringing together world leaders from across the globe.
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is set to act as the lead coordinator for the summit, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will oversee the agenda. Trump emphasized that this is an honor for the United States and highlighted the international significance of the event. He also confirmed that he would not personally benefit from the summit, stating it would be an investment in the nation’s future.
The move has drawn attention to the long-standing history of U.S. involvement in the G20. The last time the country hosted a full summit was in 2009 in Pittsburgh, during the Obama administration. Trump’s selection of Miami Doral for the 2026 event is a clear attempt to reassert American influence on the global stage. Additionally, the decision aligns with the broader context of Trump’s efforts to strengthen international alliances and promote U.S. interests abroad.
Trump has also announced that he will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, instead sending Vice President JD Vance in his place. This decision follows a previous attempt to host the G20 in 2020, which was abandoned due to what Trump described as ‘media and democrat crazed and irrational hostility.’ The 2026 summit is expected to draw significant attention, both within the U.S. and internationally, with the potential to reshape global economic discussions and cooperation.