Florida Renames Palm Beach Airport After Trump as FAA Approval Looms
Key Takeaways
- Florida Gov. DeSantis signed a bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport after Trump.
- The change requires FAA approval to take effect and relies on updated FAA data.
- The new official name is President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
DeSantis Signs Trump Airport
DeSantis signed a bill renaming PBI as President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
The name change must still be approved by the FAA and is scheduled to take effect July 1.
Trump frequently flies into and out of PBI on Air Force One for weekends at Mar-a-Lago.
Trump Organization Files Trademark
The Trump Organization filed a trademark application for the airport name.
Palm Beach County must be granted perpetual and unrestricted right to use the name at no cost.
The Trump Organization said Trump would not receive royalties or fees.
Mixed Reactions and Costs
The Florida Republican Party celebrated the renaming.
Democrats criticized the bill and raised concerns about costs.
The Senate’s initial budget recommendation included $2.75 million.
Ongoing Trump Legacy
The airport rename is the latest in a series bearing Trump's name.
DeSantis worked to get land for Trump’s presidential library.
The library is set to cost an estimated $1 billion.
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