Trump found another way to score at the World Cup

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr. walk on the South Lawn toward the White House in Washington, DC, on May 3, 2026. Trump spent the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida and his Doral Miami resort (AFP via Getty Images)Trump National Doral Miami, a golf resort, appears to have significantly increased its room rates on days surrounding World Cup games hosted in the Miami area. The resort advertised itself as an 'ultimate championship-caliber sanctuary for football enthusiasts' in anticipation of the tournament. Room prices on game days, such as during a quarterfinal, are notably higher, with some starting at $460, compared with typical rates of $321 to $404.While raising rates during major events and holidays is a common hospitality practice, this situation highlights ethical concerns regarding a president with an active family business. The article also notes FIFA's commercial engagement with Trump, including leasing office space in Trump Tower and its president visiting Trump's resorts, and awarding Trump a 'FIFA Peace Prize'. In fullTrump’s Miami golf club raises prices as World Cup is held at nearby stadiumThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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