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Florida Renames Airport After Trump, Sparks Controversy

4/7/2026

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, costing an estimated $5.5 million.
Democrats criticized the decision, arguing it misuses taxpayer money for a political stunt, with House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell stating funds could address rising gas and grocery costs.
State Rep. Meg Weinberger defended the renaming, claiming it would benefit the community.
Critics, including state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, accused Republicans of supporting Trump's branding efforts.
The name change awaits approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, costing an estimated $5.5 million.
Democrats criticized the decision, arguing it misuses taxpayer money for a political stunt, with House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell stating funds could address rising gas and grocery costs.
State Rep. Meg Weinberger defended the renaming, claiming it would benefit the community.
Critics, including state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, accused Republicans of supporting Trump's branding efforts.
The name change awaits approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.