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South Florida's Palm Beach airport renamed President Donald J. Trump International
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- Palm Beach International Airport in South Florida has officially been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with new signage replacing the old over several weeks.
- The first plane to arrive under the new name was "Trump Force One," a Boeing 757 owned by The Trump Organization, carrying Eric Trump among its passengers.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation enabling the name change, which is expected to cost up to $5.5 million for updates including new signs and branding.
- The airport’s three-letter code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18, while a nearby road was previously renamed Donald J. Trump Boulevard.
- Separately, in Tennessee, the I-40 Bridge in East Tennessee was renamed the Donald J. Trump Bridge, with local officials praising Trump and noting his strong support in the area.
