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Trump’s Doral Resort to Host 2026 G20, Russia Invitation Pending

4/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

The 2026 G20 summit will be held at President Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort in Miami, prompting scrutiny and critics warning that foreign governments could pay fees to a president’s business.
President Donald Trump said Putin’s attendance would be helpful, though no invitation has been sent.
The United States will invite Russia to the summit, with Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin confirming a “highest-level” invitation to be decided by December.

History

Historical Context

In September 2009, President Barack Obama hosted the third G20 leaders’ summit on September 24–25 in Pittsburgh, marking the forum’s shift to annual meetings after the global credit crisis. The 2026 summit is slated for Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort, reviving concerns that officials may profit from diplomatic events, echoing past criticism of costly security contracts.

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Story summary

The 2026 G20 summit will be held at President Donald Trump’s Doral golf resort in Miami, prompting scrutiny and critics warning that foreign governments could pay fees to a president’s business.
President Donald Trump said Putin’s attendance would be helpful, though no invitation has been sent.
The United States will invite Russia to the summit, with Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin confirming a “highest-level” invitation to be decided by December.

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