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West Palm Beach Airport and Tennessee Bridge Renamed for Trump

7/10/2026

Summary

Trump Airport Renamed

West Palm Beach airport was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law changing the airport code to DJT.
The $5.5 million rename got trademark approval on June 18, 2026.
Trump Force One landed as first flight under new name, carrying Eric Trump.
Dandridge, Tennessee officials renamed the I-40 bridge the Donald J. Trump Bridge after Trump won 82 % of the 2024 vote.

Summary

Trump Airport Rebrand

I-95 signs now display the new airport name, while travelers see both PBI and DJT signs.
County licensing agreement bars U.S. President Donald Trump from royalties but permits use of his name and likeness.
Airlines’ reservation systems hard-code DJT, causing online searches to route to PBI flights.
Airport staff say flight attendants may keep saying “welcome to West Palm Beach” while signage changes roll out.

Summary

Trump Secures Trademark

The Trump Organization secured a trademark for “Donald J. Trump International Airport,” deal that gives President Donald Trump’s family no royalties.
The 2012 renaming of Little Rock’s airport for former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, while she was Secretary of State, set a precedent naming airports after politicians.
Washington National was renamed for President Ronald Reagan in 1998, yet many locals use its former name or the DCA code.

History

Historical Context

Congress renamed Washington National Airport after Ronald Reagan in 1998, joining commemorations like the 2005 Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway. The Reagan Legacy Project, created by Americans for Tax Reform, seeks a Reagan-named landmark in each of the 50 states and all 3,067 counties. In July 2026 Governor Ron DeSantis approved renaming West Palm Beach International Airport for Donald J. Trump, extending the partisan airport-rebranding trend.

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Trump Airport Renamed

West Palm Beach airport was renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 9, 2026.
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law changing the airport code to DJT.
The $5.5 million rename got trademark approval on June 18, 2026.
Trump Force One landed as first flight under new name, carrying Eric Trump.
Dandridge, Tennessee officials renamed the I-40 bridge the Donald J. Trump Bridge after Trump won 82 % of the 2024 vote.

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