MIAMI (WSVN) — President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at a summit in downtown Miami during a brief South Florida stop that is expected to cause traffic tie-ups in parts of Miami-Dade County.
The commander in chief will take the stage at the 2025 America Business Forum at around 1 p.m. on Wednesday. The two-day event, held Wednesday and Thursday at the Kaseya Center, is expected to cover business, culture, and sports.
7News cameras captured organizers making final preparations at the entrance of the Kaseya Center just after 9 a.m. on Wednesday. Several City of Miami Police cruisers are surrounding the venue, and security personnel were seen sweeping the property with dogs.
Before boarding Air Force One to attend the summit in the Magic City, Trump is set to have breakfast with Republican senators.
The president’s visit comes as the government shutdown enters its 36th day, marking the longest in U.S. history. The Senate on Tuesday failed to pass another resolution to end the impasse, as no new Democrats crossed the aisle to advance it.
More than 42 million Americans have lost access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, and approximately 700,000 federal workers have been furloughed due to the shutdown.
Trump’s visit and the America Business Forum are expected to significantly impact traffic in downtown Miami, near Miami International Airport, and other parts of Miami-Dade County. Additionally, Northwest 17th Avenue will be closed between Seventh Street and the north side of the Dolphin Expressway from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday.
This year’s forum theme is “The World Needs an America.” The summit features a notable list of guests, including Argentine President Javier Milei and tennis legend Serena Williams.
President Trump is scheduled to depart from Miami International Airport just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
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