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DeSantis Signs Bill Renaming Airport After Trump, Criticism Follows

4/2/2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," effective July 1, 2025, pending FAA approval.
The legislation bars local governments from renaming other major airports.
Critics, including House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, say the $5 million cost wastes taxpayer funds.
Supporters, including Senator Debbie Mayfield, argue U.S. President Donald Trump deserves the honor for immigration policies.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport to "President Donald J. Trump International Airport," effective July 1, 2025, pending FAA approval.
The legislation bars local governments from renaming other major airports.
Critics, including House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell, say the $5 million cost wastes taxpayer funds.
Supporters, including Senator Debbie Mayfield, argue U.S. President Donald Trump deserves the honor for immigration policies.