Developers associated with a proposed presidential library for former President Donald Trump have circulated an AI-created visualization that imagines a multi-story glass tower on the Miami waterfront, with space to showcase multiple aircraft and replicas of notable White House features.
The short video, which Trump posted on social media Monday night, depicts a large, modern tower with an ornate gold entry sequence and an escalator leading into a multi-level lobby. The footage shows an illuminated American flag and large lettering near the building's crown. Inside the building the video suggests room-sized displays, including what appear to be an Air Force One replica, a fighter jet and a helicopter, plus a monumental golden statue of Trump making a raised-fist salute.
On Tuesday, the White House confirmed that donations are being solicited for the project. Eric Trump, the former president's son, promoted the concept in a post on X, writing: "This landmark on the water in Miami, Florida will stand as a lasting testament to an amazing man, an amazing developer, and the greatest President our Nation has ever known." The post frames the proposed structure as a lasting commemorative site.
AI provenance and detection
Reuters analyzed the video and confirmed that portions were generated using Google’s generative AI models. The assessment utilized Google’s SynthID, an AI detection capability that looks for concealed digital watermarks embedded in images produced or altered by Google models. SynthID reported finding those hidden markers in parts of the footage, indicating that at least some elements were created or modified with Google’s technology.
The presence of such watermarks provides a technical signal about how the imagery was produced, though the video itself functions as a concept visualization rather than an architectural blueprint. No formal plans, renderings from licensed architects or documented construction proposals were provided alongside the video.
Context and related initiatives
The Miami library visualization arrives alongside other high-profile proposals that, if pursued, would change the appearance of federal properties in and around Washington. The former president has also advanced plans that include adding an estimated $400 million ballroom to the White House, constructing a triumphal arch reported to be 250 feet tall (76 meters), and rebuilding the Kennedy Center performing arts complex. Those initiatives remain in varying states of public disclosure and planning.
Political operatives and campaigns have increasingly made use of AI-generated imagery. The article notes that such content is becoming more common in U.S. political communication, particularly during election cycles, with candidates releasing altered or generated visuals that can present misleading impressions of people and places. It also reports that Republicans appear to be using the technology more frequently than Democrats, following the example set by the Trump White House, which has circulated numerous AI-created videos and gaming-style memes on social platforms to advance political messages.
What remains uncertain
While the video sketches a dramatic and large-scale vision for a waterfront museum and library, the report emphasizes that there are no available specifics about any concrete architectural scheme. The depiction in the footage includes ornate decorative touches characteristic of the former president's branding, but beyond the visual mock-up and confirmation that donations are being sought, planners have not provided verified schematics, site approvals, or construction timelines.
The concept video functions primarily as an illustrative proposal circulated via social media channels and identified as containing elements generated with Google's AI tools. It therefore represents a high-profile example of how generative imagery is being used to present architectural and political visions in the public sphere, even where formal project details remain absent.