To the Editor:

Re “Trump Makes Florida Resort His New Home” (front page, Nov. 1):

As a native Floridian whose family has been here since 1872, I am deeply saddened that my state is getting one more fast-buck real estate film-flam man, Donald Trump, as a resident.

It’s no wonder that Mr. Trump is moving to Florida as it is a tax haven for wealthy retirees. Florida’s lack of a state income tax and estate tax has deprived the state of much-needed revenue. Florida has consistently underfunded its public education system and its decaying infrastructure.

Palm Beach County, where Mr. Trump will reside, is a Democratic county. At least Mr. Trump won’t have to suffer the hoi polloi demonstrating outside his residence as he will be completely walled off from them.

John Gilliland

Fleming Island, Fla.

To the Editor:

The main reason for Donald Trump to change his residence to Florida could be to protect his valuable property, the Mar-a-Lago Club, by filing a homestead exemption form in Palm Beach County. That shields a primary residence from current and future creditors if he files for bankruptcy. Always good to have a plan!