Trump's Presidential Library to Be Miami's Tallest Building with Replica Ballroom

The library will feature a replica of the Oval Office, a golden statue of Trump, and the former Air Force One plane in the lobby.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:39pm

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A dynamic, abstract painting in red, white, and blue hues depicting the silhouette of a tall skyscraper, conceptually representing the planned Trump presidential library in Miami.The planned Trump presidential library in Miami will be the tallest building in the city, featuring a replica of the former president's ballroom and other unique elements.Today in Miami

Donald Trump's presidential library will be the tallest building in Miami, featuring a replica of the ballroom he's adding to the White House, according to his son Eric Trump. The library will sit on land gifted from Florida and include a Boeing 747 that served as Air Force One, a golden escalator, and a golden statue of the former president.

Why it matters

The construction of Trump's presidential library in Miami has drawn comparisons to the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, which has faced criticism for its design and ballooning costs. The Trump library aims to be a grand monument to the former president's legacy, sparking debate about how presidential libraries should honor their subjects.

The details

The Trump presidential library will be located in downtown Miami on 2.6 acres of land gifted from the state of Florida. It will feature a replica of the Oval Office as it was decorated during Trump's presidency, a replica of his Presidential Walk of Fame, and a golden statue of the former president with a fist raised. The library will also house the Boeing 747 that served as Air Force One, with plans to 'build the tower around the plane.' Additionally, the lobby will include a golden escalator, a nod to Trump's famous entrance at his 2015 presidential announcement.

  • The groundbreaking date for the library will be announced soon.
  • The Obama Presidential Center museum in Chicago is set to open on June 19, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The 45th President of the United States, who is planning to build a presidential library in Miami that will be the tallest building in the city.

Eric Trump

The son of Donald Trump who is leading the construction of the Trump presidential library in Miami.

Ron DeSantis

The Governor of Florida who transferred ownership of the land for the Trump presidential library to the Trump foundation.

Barack Obama

The 44th President of the United States, whose presidential center in Chicago has drawn comparisons to the planned Trump library.

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What they’re saying

“It's gonna be the tallest building in Miami, by far the best location in Miami. The piece of land is incredible and we're really excited.”

— Eric Trump, Son of Donald Trump

“It's horribly bad looking. I mean, it literally looks like a prison.”

— Eric Trump, Son of Donald Trump

“I don't believe in building libraries or museums. Could be [an] office, but it's most likely going to be a hotel with a beautiful building underneath and a 747 Air Force One in the lobby.”

— Donald Trump

What’s next

The groundbreaking date for the Trump presidential library in Miami will be announced soon.

The takeaway

The construction of the Trump presidential library in Miami highlights the ongoing debate over how presidential libraries should honor their subjects. While the library aims to be a grand monument to Trump's legacy, its design and features have drawn comparisons to the more controversial Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.