Donald Trump's house (Mar-A-Lago)

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Mar-a-Lago has become a household name recently as its owner, President Donald Trump, has brought a lot of attention to the private club and resort. President Trump, however, was not the first owner of the immense property. It was built at the direction of Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress to the Post cereal fortune. It took three years to build, completed in 1927.

It cost $7 million dollars, an estimated $100 million in 2020 figures. The name Mar-a-Lago means “Sea to Lake” and refers to the width of the property, spanning the entire width of Palm Beach from the Atlantic Ocean on the East and the Intercoastal Waterway on the west. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1980.

When she died in 1973, Post donated the property to the US government with the intent that it would be used as a “southern White House” for the president to use as a getaway or place to host diplomats. After several years of limited use and high maintenance bills, the government returned the property to the Post family.

It sat unused for years until Donald Trump bought it in 1985 for around $10 million. Trump renovated and updated the resort, adding a massive ballroom to the 62,500 square foot estate, which has 126 rooms, 58 bedrooms and 33 bathrooms, a spa and gym, and three bomb shelters. It sits on 20 acres, has a waterfront pool and five clay tennis courts, as well as a golf course. Its estimated value in 2018 was $160 million, and the worth has appreciated significantly since Donald Trump was elected president.

Not just anyone can stay at Mar-a-Lago; you have to be a member. There’s an initial $200,000 fee, plus about $20,000 in annual dues and taxes. The resort closes for hurricane season each year, as Florida’s summers are both hot and humid, as well as at heightened risk for tropical storms and hurricanes.

Donald Trump visits Mar-a-Lago frequently as president, and has hosted leaders from China and Japan at the residence. However, it is difficult and expensive to maintain adequate security to guarantee protection to foreign dignitaries as well as the president.

When Donald Trump turned the estate into a resort from a residence, he was required to commit to staying for no more than three non-consecutive weeks per year. However, Trump has indicated he will take up permanent residence there when he completes his time as president, whether that is in 2021 or 2025.
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@ 2017-07-12 16:30:40
Needs updated to show the White House
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@ 2018-03-22 22:11:12
Beautiful!
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@ 2021-01-20 11:08:22
A big step up from the white house.
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@ 2021-02-02 23:45:30
I am also trying to send him a letter of appreciation. What address should I use?
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@ 2021-02-04 20:27:17
I too have tried to send President Trump a thank you note and it came back. This is just another attempt at by the Democrats to separate President Trump from his followers.
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@ 2021-02-12 12:17:18
Dear Sir, I heard it loud and clear. You gave away your secret. 1.I am not afraid 2.I will not be overcome. 3. I will not be hurt in anyway. The murder of Ashli Babbot is not on you. The murder of Ashli Babbot is not on me. 1. Truth will never die. 2.God is in His Heavens and in my heart. 3. Heaven's irrevocable law is FREE AGENCY. Those who are being mislead will eventually learn the truth as we reveal it. I love you Sir and I love your family. Stay focused. Sheri
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@ 2021-02-16 20:16:16
Would love to send President Trump greetings and let him know how much I miss seeing he and his family in the news! Just a great President!
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@ 2021-02-17 10:06:40
President Trump was the greatest president in my lifetime and I hope he runs again in 2024. I support him as we see the lies told against him spilling all over the place as they silence and censor any support for this great man. God bless President Trump!
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@ 2021-02-23 19:35:44
We miss you so much President Trump and First Lady. As far as we are concerned you are still our President. That man in our House is not our President. Start your own party and we will sign up. Keep quiet and keep them guessing till you are ready to go for it. Love you and miss you so much. Hurry back to us. May God Bless you and Keep you....Love
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@ 2021-03-10 12:21:02
I hope you are enjoying your post-White House time, but we miss you terribly and are afraid for our country. 2024!!!
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@ 2021-03-16 20:22:20
Was SOOOO good to hear your voice on tv tonite! With the idiot we have in the white house now, is the type of person on the titanic saying get a bucket bail out the water we can save the ship. we loose the titanic anyway. he's tearing our country up! I'm a Viet Nam vet and the actions of him and the Dems make me worry alot!! Please run again and stop this craziness
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@ 2021-03-17 22:43:58
Yes, the BEST President in my lifetime (77 years). Run for Congress in 2022; become Speaker of the House. Impeach K. Harris (who assumed office of President after Biden left for health reasons) for her hatred of America in action. Then the Speaker becomes President, and runs again in 2024. Such fun!!!
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@ 2021-03-28 10:24:44
I miss you dearly Mr. Trump. You said you would be with us always. I believe you. I am so upset with what is going on under Biden's Racist and extremist ways. It is not a government for America. Love and Miss you.Thank you for letting us see a Beautiful America for 4 years.
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@ 2021-04-03 12:28:25
Please do something about sleepy joe and his administration. want to help as a proud US PATRIOT.
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@ 2021-04-28 19:06:30
The new White House!!
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@ 2021-04-29 10:59:00
Trump is our true president. I beg you, Sir, please take your rightful place back in the White House. America will fight to the death for you.
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@ 2021-05-05 12:34:48
Trump, I know reality is not for you but, you lost. You were fired. No, you can't play president anymore.
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@ 2021-05-06 10:13:46
God Bless President Trump and his family! the GREATEST president in my lifetime. i never worried while he was in charge, now i worry every day. we need him back!
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@ 2021-05-09 19:08:21
Dear President Trump. Please get Covid-19 again. Don't run for President in 2024. Who likes a person who's been Impeached twice? You'll just Lose again!
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@ 2021-05-12 16:18:49
Best president ever. A true patriot. Hard working. Represented the best of America. We miss you, love you and your family and will keep praying for you. And oh yeah-thanks to you we have a CoVID vaccine!
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@ 2021-06-14 18:54:07
Dear Tronald,
Your house is awesome. Does it have a Starbucks? If so, I’d like to have a Venti Grasshopper. Love to visit. Probably won’t. Yours Truly.
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@ 2021-10-30 09:15:46
Donald John Trump: a blatant liar, a woman abuser, a fascist would-be dictator, a narcissist, and a first-class a--hole.
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@ 2022-01-12 21:12:17
Joe taliBIDEN is the worst White House RESIDENT! Wonder why nanzi pigglosi bought a house in Florida?
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@ 2022-02-16 11:49:41
I'm trying to send Trump a letter. It's really important. He's on my very short list of people I trust.
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@ 2022-06-27 13:51:36
Dear President Trump, please run and win Pelosi's position, impeach Biden and Harris, and be President NOW..America cannot wait two more years...need you now... thank you... islandgirldebbie@hotmail.com
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@ 2022-07-10 15:12:25
Donald John Trump….GOAT! Thank you!
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@ 2022-08-09 02:20:07
Beth Balman - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
With a minor in Sociology. 20 years in critical
Care Nursing.
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@ 2022-09-28 11:14:03
Why do you people believe his lies. Trump is the worst person. He only cares for himself. He lies about everything and you know it. He is a disaster for our country and the world. Remember how he loves Putin? You folks are being tricked and you like it. Sick and scary. It is proven that he has a history of lies why do you love him? He belongs in prison. Evil man that has you acting like a fool. He is ruining our country with your help. Sick. Scary. You also will one day realiize the truth.
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@ 2022-11-13 15:52:52
President Trump, who served without pay during his administration, did an excellent job regarding our nation's economy and he won the respect of other world leaders. It's unfair, unfortunate, and unjust, the way the Democrats and the news media have sought to destroy him from the very beginning of his presidency. They've even turned on anyone who is a MAGA conservative.
If Trump runs for president in 2024, there are too many Republicans who will vote against him, because of the animosity generated among our people.
America cannot survive 4 more years of major division among our people if it hopes to save our country.
It's time to lick our wounds and allow our people to heal with another strong and capable conservative who can rally all Republicans against the Socialists.
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@ 2023-06-13 21:47:49
Oh My Goodness. I am so sorry for the way you are being mistreated. You do not deserve it. The people who are persecuting you are getting very rich with their lies. are God will have you and your family to Rise Up on Eagles Wings.
USA needs you more than ever. You are the greatest President alive. 2024 is your year. Our family is holding you up in prayer.
( I hope this message reaches you)
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@ 2024-01-11 19:49:06
Donald, You have to win the 2024 election, This country needs your leadership worst than ever now. I live on Long Island and all my friends are hurting with the Biden policies. Taxes and inflation is killing us. The border is a total mess, illegals are on every corner begging for money. When Biden was sworn in, he promised to uphold our laws. Why isn't he being held to that? I'm in my middle 70's, and I have never been this disenchanted with my government my whole life.
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@ 2024-04-08 15:28:16
Then Best we have ever President we have ever had, At least he's not in someones pocket getting paid off to screw the workimg american , Honest
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@ 2024-05-07 01:41:37
Jeez Louise ...look at all the adoring ignorant sheep here.

This arial view directly overhead really illustrates what a perfect target this would be for a nuke (though that's a quick escape that a criminal like Trumpy doesn't deserve).
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@ 2024-09-15 16:03:40
TRUMP YOU WON'T WIN THIS 2024 ELECTION, BECAUSE THE VOTERS ARE DONE YOU YOUR CONSTANT CRYING ABOUT THE 2020 ELECTION, WAS RIGGED. But it was NOT. You lost, and now you are going to LOSE no matter what you do to win, but you will be in PRISON the minute you start crying wolf about this coming election in 2024. We the people deserve so much better than a Hollywood has been, a businessman, that cheats the city while not paying the real prices and sizes of you golf clubs, and all your properties. Don't worry though the cities and sell them right in front of your face! You can not debate and we all KNOW that is why you refuse to debate, well that is part of the JOB TOO, and if you can't tell your voters a PLAN to show them how you will help them and stop pointing fingers at the winning of the 2024 election and tell your voters your plans to help them. Not attack Harris!!!!!! You are UNFIT to be a PRESIDENT, and we won't allow you to become any part of OUR GOVERNMENT EVER AGAIN. BTW You fucked our Nation by showing people and the Dictators OUR SECRET MILITARY SECRETS......and that is TEASON, and you can go to PRISON for that!!! Keep up with showing just what a piece of crap you and your family is, to the USA voters!!! LP