First Images of Donald Trump Presidential Library Revealed

The planned library in Miami will feature giant American flags and aim to raise nearly $1 billion.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 7:09pm

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A photorealistic painting of a multi-story building with giant American flags on the facade, set against a backdrop of palm trees and a waterfront. The building is bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, creating a cinematic, nostalgic atmosphere.The planned Donald Trump Presidential Library in Miami aims to be a grand civic landmark, though its design has drawn comparisons to other presidential libraries.Today in Miami

The first images of the planned Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Miami, Florida were revealed to the public. The multi-story building will feature giant American flags on the exterior and is being promoted as a major civic attraction. The library is being developed by the Trump Organization and is aiming to raise nearly $1 billion through legal settlements and private donations.

Why it matters

The construction of presidential libraries is a significant event that preserves the legacy of former U.S. presidents. The Trump library is expected to be a major landmark in Miami and has already faced some political controversy, with comparisons drawn to the Obama presidential library in Chicago.

The details

The Trump Organization's Executive Vice President, Eric Trump, shared video footage of the planned library overlooking the Miami waterfront. The outside of the building will feature giant American flags. In September 2025, the Florida Cabinet voted unanimously to approve land conveyance for the library to be built in Miami. Eric Trump said the library 'will stand as a lasting testament to an amazing man, an amazing developer, and the greatest President our Nation has ever known.'

  • In September 2025, the Florida Cabinet approved land conveyance for the library.
  • In July, Palm Beach International Airport is set to be renamed the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

The players

Donald J. Trump

The 45th President of the United States, for whom the presidential library is being built.

Eric Trump

The Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization and son of former President Donald Trump.

Ron DeSantis

The Governor of Florida, who signed a bill approving the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

Joe Biden

The 46th President of the United States, who is facing challenges raising funds for his own presidential library in Delaware.

Barack Obama

The 44th President of the United States, whose presidential library in Chicago has been criticized as an 'eyesore' by residents.

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What they’re saying

“These images have never been seen by the public — until today. Enjoy!”

— Eric Trump, Executive Vice President, Trump Organization

“Consistent with our families DNA, this will be one of the most beautiful buildings ever built, an Icon on the Miami skyline — rest assured it will not look like President Obama's 'prison-like structure.'”

— Eric Trump, Executive Vice President, Trump Organization

What’s next

The Trump Organization plans to formally open the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Miami in 2028.

The takeaway

The construction of the Trump presidential library in Miami has already generated significant political controversy, with comparisons drawn to other presidential libraries and debates over the former president's legacy. The library's grand design and ambitious fundraising goals reflect the Trump family's ambitions to cement the former president's place in history.