Florida cabinet approves land for Trump's presidential library despite protests
- The Florida Cabinet's unanimous vote clears the way for Trump's presidential library to be built next to the historic Freedom Tower in Miami.
- A protest was organized against the decision, highlighting the Freedom Tower's symbolic importance for Cuban Americans.
- The decision has sparked considerable debate about the implications of placing the library in such a significant location.
In Miami, Florida, the proposal for Donald Trump's presidential library gained significant momentum when the Florida Cabinet voted unanimously on September 30, 2025, to approve the conveyance of land for the project. This decision followed a previous unanimous vote by the Miami Dade College Board, which allowed the transfer of a 2.6-acre parking lot adjacent to the historic Freedom Tower. The Freedom Tower is a significant symbol of freedom for Cuban Americans, as it once served as a processing center for refugees. Many community advocates, including a group of protesters, expressed their opposition to the construction, arguing the land should be preserved for educational purposes and community use rather than associated with a controversial figure like Trump. Protest organizer Dr. Marvin Dunn criticized the plan, emphasizing the Freedom Tower’s importance and the contradiction of placing a library dedicated to a president he characterized as having suppressed freedom next to it. Conversely, supporters including MDC board member Roberto Alonso defended the library's significance for educating future generations about the presidency. The decision to proceed with the project demonstrates a larger political support for Trump's legacy in Florida, an issue that has sparked significant discussion regarding the intersecting roles of community history, politics, and education.