DeSantis signs bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Trump
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Florida Governor signed bill renaming Palm Beach airport after Trump; Trump family filed trademark application.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump. Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name in February in response to the bill, positioning the Trump organization to potentially benefit commercially from the airport's new identity. The renaming reflects DeSantis's alignment with Trump and represents an unusual honor for a sitting president — airports are typically renamed after deceased figures or long-retired officials. The move comes as Trump's business interests and his political power remain closely intertwined during his second term in office.
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DeSantis signed the bill; Trump's family business filed a trademark application for the name.
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