President Donald Trump has announced plans to host the Group of 20 nations’ summit at his Trump National Doral golf course near Miami, an event he had previously attempted to conduct during his first term in office. Scheduled for December 14 and 15, 2025, Trump made the announcement from the Oval Office, highlighting the significance of the summit being hosted in the United States for the first time in nearly two decades.
“We will have the honor of hosting the G20 summit right here in America for the first time here in nearly 20 years,” Trump stated emphatically while signing executive orders and answering questions from reporters for an hour and a half.
Trump touts the Doral location as ideal, emphasizing its proximity to the airport and the overall attractiveness of the resort, claiming that “everybody wants it. Beautiful everything.”
In 2020, Trump made headlines when he suggested hosting the G7 summit at his property, a proposal that was ultimately abandoned due to ethical concerns and public criticism. The G7 summit ended up occurring virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, marking a deviation from the traditional in-person gatherings.
The last time the United States hosted an in-person G20 summit was in Pittsburgh in 2009, making the upcoming event a notable return to the stage for the country.
In an effort to alleviate concerns regarding financial gain from the hosting, Trump stated that the 2026 event will be held “at cost” to the State Department or any foreign government involved. “We’re doing a deal where it’s not going to be money,” he asserted. “There’s no money in it. I just want it to go well.”
With this year’s G20 gathering set to take place in November in South Africa, Trump announced that Vice President JD Vance would attend the event on his behalf, a decision stemming from Trump’s dissatisfaction with the country’s treatment of White farmers.
The G20 summit operates under a system of rotating host nations, appointing a host president each year. During his presidency, Trump participated in G20 summits held in Hamburg, Germany, in 2017; Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 2018; and Osaka, Japan, in 2019.
The G20 comprises major world economies, including members of the European Union and the African Union, as well as countries such as China and Russia. In contrast, the smaller G-7 includes the U.S., Canada, Japan, and four European nations: Britain, France, Germany, and Italy. The G-20 collectively accounts for approximately 85% of global GDP and more than 75% of worldwide trade, according to the organization’s official website.
During the announcement at the White House, Trump extended an invitation to Poland’s President Karol Narocki to join the summit.
An official from the administration informed CBS News that the guest list for the summit would be smaller compared to previous G20 events, as the U.S. intends to adopt a “back-to-basics approach” for its hosting duties. This streamlined approach aims to realign the summit’s agenda with the founding goals of the G20, which center around economic growth and financial stability.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to spearhead the organization of the summit’s agenda, with National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett serving as the primary contact for the event.
In a statement following the announcement, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez expressed pride in the city’s role as the host, stating, “Miami is honored to host the G20 summit, marking a historic moment for both Miami and the nation.”
This event reinforces Miami’s position on the international stage, as it prepares to host significant occasions such as the America Business Forum and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Trump acquired the Doral resort in 2012 for $150 million, which features four golf courses, a 48,000-square-foot spa, and other amenities, including a pool with a 125-foot slide and a grand ballroom exceeding 24,000 square feet.
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