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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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The Florida Legislature passed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport in honor of President Donald Trump, a measure that is now awaiting the signature of Governor Ron DeSantis. If it receives its endorsement, the initiative must also be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) before it enters into force on July 1, the date set out in the legislative text.Read more
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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.
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