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Trump, DeSantis Sued Over $300 M College Emoluments Parcel Deal

5/15/2026

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Plaintiffs sued U.S. President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Miami Dade College and its board in federal court, alleging the parcel transfer breaches the Domestic Emoluments Clause.
The parcel, appraised at $67 million in 2025, is estimated by experts to exceed $300 million, which plaintiffs say would profit Trump as a hotel.
The plaintiffs—a Miami-Dade College student, a nonprofit Sistrunk Seeds and two residents—were represented by the Constitutional Accountability Center.

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Plaintiffs sued U.S. President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Miami Dade College and its board in federal court, alleging the parcel transfer breaches the Domestic Emoluments Clause.
The parcel, appraised at $67 million in 2025, is estimated by experts to exceed $300 million, which plaintiffs say would profit Trump as a hotel.
The plaintiffs—a Miami-Dade College student, a nonprofit Sistrunk Seeds and two residents—were represented by the Constitutional Accountability Center.