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In 1985, Mar-a-Lago was purchased by businessman Donald Trump[7] and his then-wife Ivana Trump was put in charge of running the property.[8] The Trump family maintains private quarters in a separate, closed-off area of the house and grounds,[9] and since becoming President, Trump has frequently stayed there,[10] referring to it as his "Southern White House". It is the 20th largest mansion in the United States
In the early 1990s, Trump faced financial difficulties. While negotiating with his bankers, he promised to divide Mar-a-Lago into smaller properties, alarming Palm Beach residents; the city council rejected his plan to do so. Trump instead turned the estate into a private club
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