US EditionDeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
Governor DeSantis signed legislation for the renaming, with a $5.5 million estimated cost and pending Federal Aviation Administration approval for the change effective July 1.
- On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport to "Donald J. Trump International Airport," effective July 1 pending Federal Aviation Administration approval and a licensing agreement.
- Republican lawmakers passed the measure with an 81-30 House vote and 25-11 Senate tally, citing President Donald Trump's longstanding residency in Palm Beach County. State Representative Meg Weinberger championed the tribute to his legacy.
- Florida House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell criticized the move as a "misdirection of priorities," citing an estimated $5.5 million in taxpayer rebranding costs. The Senate budget allocates $2.75 million for the transition.
- DTTM Operations LLC, managed by The Trump Organization, filed trademark applications for the new name and identifier "DJT." A company representative stated the family will not receive royalties or licensing fees from the rebranding.
- The FAA must update navigational charts and databases before the name change takes effect, completing administrative processing required for implementation. This rebrand follows a national trend of naming institutions, currency, and infrastructure after the President.
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Major airport in Florida to be renamed for Donald Trump
When Donald Trump lands in Florida for his almost weekly trips to his country club Mar-a-Lago, he'll be seeing his name even more than usual.Because Palm Beach International Airport will soon be renamed after the sitting president.Legislation to rename the airport was signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.READ MORE: Donald Trump to put his name on all US paper moneyThe change will kick in on July 1.When the president arrives in Florida to spen…
The Palm Beach airport was renamed to US President Donald Trump. His supporters celebrate him for it. However, there is also criticism on the net.
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Trump International Airport new name for former Palm Beach International
(The Center Square) – President Donald J. Trump International Airport is the new name for the former Palm Beach International Airport following Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature on a legislative proposal.
Palm Beach Airport to be renamed after Trump
(Palm Beach, Florida) – A major change is coming to one of South Florida’s busiest travel hubs after Governor Ron DeSantis approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport in honor of former President Donald Trump. The legislation, passed by state lawmakers earlier this year, directs that the airport be renamed “President Donald J. Trump International Airport,” recognizing Trump’s longstanding ties to Palm Beach County, where his Mar-a…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law on Monday, March 30, renamed West Palm Beach International Airport in honour of Donald Trump.
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