How Donald Trump’s Decision to Bury His First Wife on Golf Course Can be Connected to Money
Trump effectively advanced his efforts to secure that classification.Despite initial resistance from local officials, Trump scaled back his plans and gained approval for a discreet cemetery, with up to 500 graves managed by a nonprofit—potentially slashing property taxes.

Combined with previous, tax maneuvers like claiming parts of the estate as farmland, Ivana’s burial became a key part of a broader financial strategy.
While the location may hold personal meaning, it also cemented a decades-long plan where family legacy met tax code loopholes.