President Donald Trump says he’s moving — but not from the White House.
Trump says he will be making Palm Beach, Florida, his permanent residence after he’s finished his presidency, rather than returning to Trump Tower in New York.
Trump tweeted late Thursday that he cherished New York.
But he added that he’s been treated poorly by Democrats in the state since being elected — so he’s leaving.
Trump says he’ll make the famous Mar-a-Lago resort his permanent residence once he’s a private citizen.
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the White House, is the place I have come to love and will stay for, hopefully, another 5 years as we MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN, but my family and I will be making Palm Beach, Florida, our Permanent Residence. I cherish New York, and the people of…..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2019
….this decision, but in the end it will be best for all concerned. As President, I will always be there to help New York and the great people of New York. It will always have a special place in my heart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2019
The New York Times reported earlier Thursday that Trump had filed a “declaration of domicile” paperwork changing his “predominant and principal home” to Florida.
The Associated Press contributed to this article