DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump

The Hill
by Max Rego
March 30, 2026
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signed bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday renaming Palm Beach International Airport to "Donald J. Trump International Airport," making it the first major commercial airport in the U.S. to bear Trump's name. The Republican-controlled Florida legislature passed the bill with strong partisan support, voting 81-30 in the House and 25-11 in the Senate last month. The legislation grants Florida state authority to name major commercial service airports, a power previously restricted. The renaming reflects DeSantis's alignment with Trump ahead of the 2026 midterm election cycle and solidifies Trump's influence over Republican-held institutions in his home state.

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