US EditionFlorida lawmakers vote to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
Florida lawmakers approved renaming Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump, with rebranding costs estimated at $5.5 million and subject to FAA approval and trademark agreements.
- On Feb 20, 2026, the Florida Legislature approved renaming Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport after a 25-11 Senate vote and an 81-30 House vote.
- Backers argued the change honors Trump’s ties to Palm Beach and his record for Florida and the nation, with Sen. Debbie Mayfield and Rep. Meg Weinberger sponsoring the bill.
- The rename must clear Federal Aviation Administration approval and a license agreement with the rights holder; the Trump Organization recently filed trademark applications but said the family will not receive royalties.
- The bill now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for consideration, while Palm Beach County officials and Democrats including U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel criticized the process as lacking local input and called it `misguided and unfair`.
- The move fits a broader pattern of efforts to attach Trump’s name to institutions, as the Trump Organization filed trademarks and proposed renamings including the Trump-Kennedy Center and other sites like Dulles International Airport and Penn Station.
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Florida lawmakers approve renaming airport after Trump
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that would rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump, pending further approvals.
Florida Legislature Advances Plan to Rename Airport for Trump
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA — The Florida Legislature has approved a bill authorizing the renaming of Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, sending the proposal to the next stage of review. House Bill 919 passed the state Senate 25–11 after clearing the House earlier. The change would require approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and a finalized agreement between Palm Beach County and the trade…
Florida Honors President Trump with Airport Rename
Florida lawmakers have passed a bill renaming the Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump. The bill, SB 706, was passed by the Florida Senate in a 25-11 vote. The vote came shortly after the companion bill, HB 919, passed in the House 81-30. According to the legislation, “The airport located at 1000 James L Turnage Boulevard in West Palm Beach, or nearest thereto, currently known as the ‘Palm Beach International Airport,’ shall be…
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