Trump's Planned Miami Skyscraper Library Raises Eyebrows

Renderings show a towering glass structure emblazoned with the Trump name along the city's waterfront.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 8:05pm

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A cinematic painting of a soaring glass and steel skyscraper with a needle-like spire, bathed in warm, diagonal sunlight and deep shadows, dominating the Miami skyline with the iconic Freedom Tower visible in the background, conceptually illustrating the controversial plan for a Trump presidential library.The towering presence of the proposed Trump presidential library skyscraper casts a long shadow over Miami's historic Freedom Tower, raising concerns about the former president's continued influence on the city's landscape.Today in Miami

Former President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a presidential library in Miami, but it's no ordinary building. The proposed skyscraper would be a soaring glass tower topped with a needle-like spire and the Trump name, dominating the city's skyline along the waterfront.

Why it matters

The planned library has sparked controversy, as it would loom over Miami's historic Freedom Tower, a landmark for Cuban immigrants in a county that swung Trump's way in the 2024 election. The site is also near Trump's Doral golf resort, raising questions about the former president's business interests.

The details

The renderings show a tower with an American flag draped down its center and a presidential jet on display on the first floor, which is reportedly a Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar. Inside, the library will feature a replica Oval Office, a version of the West Colonnade, and a large ballroom. The 3-acre site along the waterfront, valued at over $67 million, was the subject of a court battle last year before a judge allowed its transfer from a college to the state.

  • The design renderings were released on Monday, March 31, 2026.
  • The proposed library site was the subject of a court battle last year.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president who is planning the presidential library in Miami.

Bermello Ajamil

The local firm that designed the proposed library skyscraper.

Freedom Tower

A landmark in Miami for Cuban immigrants, which the proposed library would loom over.

Trump National Doral

The Trump-owned golf resort located near the proposed library site.

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What’s next

The proposed library still requires various approvals and permits before construction can begin.

The takeaway

The planned Trump presidential library in Miami has raised concerns about the former president's continued influence and the potential impact on the city's skyline and historic landmarks.