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County Refuses $2.75 M Trump Airport Rebrand, Citing Safety Risks

7/19/2026

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Palm Beach County officials refuse to pay the $2.75 million shortfall for the airport’s Trump-named rebranding.
The airport was renamed U.S. President Donald J. Trump International Airport following a 4-3 county commission vote.
Retired pilot George Poncy and trademark attorney Victoria Doyle sued, alleging safety risks and that the state lacked authority for the name change.
Opposing commissioners warned that financing the rebranding could divert airport operating money from safety improvements.

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Palm Beach County officials refuse to pay the $2.75 million shortfall for the airport’s Trump-named rebranding.
The airport was renamed U.S. President Donald J. Trump International Airport following a 4-3 county commission vote.
Retired pilot George Poncy and trademark attorney Victoria Doyle sued, alleging safety risks and that the state lacked authority for the name change.
Opposing commissioners warned that financing the rebranding could divert airport operating money from safety improvements.