Overview
- In a Truth Social post, Trump said the U.S. intends to bid for Expo 2035 and endorsed Miami, claiming the event would create thousands of jobs and add billions in growth.
- He named Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a Miami native, to chair and coordinate the U.S. bid effort.
- Host selection is decided by a vote of the Paris‑based Bureau International des Expositions after years of international lobbying and multibillion‑dollar commitments.
- The U.S. has not hosted a World’s Fair since 1984; Osaka’s 2025 Expo drew more than 27 million visitors and the next is scheduled for Riyadh in 2030.
- Other potential bidders, including Egypt and South Korea’s Busan, have signaled interest, and the assignment further extends Rubio’s expanding portfolio in the administration.