Ron DeSantis Plans to Gift Miami Parking Lot to Trump for Presidential Library

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is determined to secure a spot for former President Donald Trump's future library, and he's found a prime location in Miami. According to a press release, DeSantis plans to submit a proposal to the Florida Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund to convey a 2.6-acre parking lot at 500-540 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami for the project. The board is set to vote on the proposal at their upcoming meeting on September 30th.

In a statement, DeSantis expressed his confidence in Florida being the ideal location for Trump's presidential library, stating "No state has better delivered the President's agenda than the Free State of Florida." However, this gift of public land to a former president has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy.

The parking lot in question is currently owned by the state and is a popular spot for events and festivals. It also sits adjacent to the historic Freedom Tower, a symbol of Cuban immigration and a popular tourist attraction. The proposed use of this land for a Trump library has been met with backlash, as some view it as a move to glorify the controversial former president.

This isn't the first time DeSantis has shown his support for Trump. The governor has been a vocal ally of the former president and recently signed a bill that would make it harder for social media companies to censor political candidates. This move to gift land for Trump's library further solidifies DeSantis' loyalty to the former president.

The potential for conflicts of interest and soft corruption in this situation cannot be ignored