Florida Legislature Approves Plan to Rename Palm Beach Airport After President Trump
Florida lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
The measure now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for consideration as state officials continue to determine how much funding will be required for the rebranding effort.
Estimates suggest the cost could reach $5.5 million.
Republicans say the change appropriately recognizes Trump’s ties to Florida.
The Florida Senate is back in session this morning!
Yesterday, they passed major bills including the renaming of Palm Beach Int’l Airport for Trump, the “Florida Farm Bill,” historic civil rights compensation for the Groveland Four, and key public safety and environmental… pic.twitter.com/PB7C5nxrcT
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“Regardless of your personal view on the president, his record speaks for itself — President Trump has delivered meaningful results for Florida and the United States,” said bill sponsor state Sen. Debbie Mayfield.
The Florida Senate approved the legislation, HB919, by a 25–11 vote on Thursday after the state House passed it 81–30 earlier in the week.
The bill would rename the facility “President Donald J. Trump International Airport” and would shift authority over naming major commercial airports from local governments to the state.
Democrats unsuccessfully tried tabling several amendments, including proposals to retain the airport code “PBI” and to add President John F. Kennedy’s name alongside Trump’s.
“This bill renames Palm Beach County International Airport after one of the most polarizing figures in modern history,” said state Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis (D-Ocoee).
“And when we attach a name to a major airport, we’re not simply labeling a building, we are endorsing a legacy.”
BREAKING: The Florida Senate just PASSED legislation set to rename Palm Beach International Airport to “Donald J. TRUMP International Airport” — in a 25-11 vote
It now heads to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis for signature
FLORIDA IS TRUMP COUNTRY, plain and simple!
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Republican backers pointed to Trump’s presence in Palm Beach and his policy record as justification.
“We’re going to look back and recognize what this president, this sitting president, did to save America,” said state Sen. Danny Burgess (R-Zephyrhills).
The Senate’s initial budget proposal included $2.75 million for signage, branding, and website updates, though lawmakers are still negotiating final funding levels.
The Trump Organization has filed trademark applications related to the proposed airport name. The company has said neither the president nor his family would receive royalties or licensing fees from the renaming.
The change would still require approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before taking effect.
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