Ron DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the change set to take effect on July 1 pending Federal Aviation Administration approval.
- Trump’s family business filed a trademark application for the airport name in February, and efforts are underway to change the airport’s three-letter code to "DJT" to reflect Trump’s initials.
- Trump is also planning a towering presidential library in Miami, with a recently released video showcasing the design featuring a mirrored skyscraper, a presidential jet in the lobby, and a gold statue of Trump.
- Trump’s name has been attached to various government programs, institutions, navy warships, currency signatures, and national parks passes, reflecting a broader trend of naming public and federal assets after him.
- Legislative and political maneuvers continue to promote Trump’s legacy, including proposals to rename other major transportation hubs and the approval of a commemorative gold coin bearing his image as part of the US’s 250th birthday celebrations.
