Trump's Doral Golf Club to Host 2023 G-20 Summit, Raising Concerns Over Conflicts of Interest

Trump Invites World Leaders to Put Money in His Pocket at Doral Golf Club MIAMI - In a move that has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns about conflicts of interest, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that his Doral golf club will host the 2023 G-20 summit, featuring an additional 13 global leaders and their entourages. According to sources close to the matter, Trump's plan involves charging world leaders for hotel rooms and other amenities at his resort, a move that has been met with outrage from international officials and observers. "This is a brazen attempt by Trump to line his own pockets using the prestige of hosting a major international event," said Maria Fernanda Espinosa, former President of the United Nations General Assembly. The G-20 summit is one of the most prominent gatherings of world leaders, with representatives from 20 countries participating in discussions on global economic issues. The event typically attracts large entourages, including security personnel, advisors, and media representatives. Trump's plan to host the event at his Doral resort has raised concerns about the potential for conflicts of interest and the perception that he is using public office for personal gain. Trump's decision to host the G-20 summit at Doral comes after a similar attempt in 2019 to host the G-7 summit at the same location was met with widespread criticism. The event was ultimately cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, but not before Trump faced intense scrutiny over his plan to charge world leaders for hotel rooms and other amenities. International observers have expressed concern about the implications of Trump's decision on the integrity of global summits. "This is a clear example of how some leaders are more interested in lining their own pockets than in serving the public interest," said Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. The current status of the G-20 summit at Doral remains uncertain, with officials from participating countries expressing reservations about Trump's plan. The event is expected to take place in 2023, but it remains to be seen whether world leaders will accept Trump's offer or seek alternative locations for the gathering. Background: The G-20 summit has been held annually since 1999, bringing together representatives from some of the world's largest economies to discuss global economic issues. The event typically attracts large entourages and is considered a major platform for international diplomacy. Additional Perspectives: "This is a classic example of how some leaders use public office for personal gain," said Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. "The G-20 summit should be about addressing global challenges, not lining the pockets of individual leaders," added Kofi Annan's successor as UN Secretary-General, António Guterres. Current Status: The fate of the G-20 summit at Doral remains uncertain, with officials from participating countries expressing reservations about Trump's plan. The event is expected to take place in 2023, but it remains to be seen whether world leaders will accept Trump's offer or seek alternative locations for the gathering. *Reporting by Motherjones.*