Florida Lawmakers Vote to Rename Airport After Trump

On February 19, 2023, the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature passed a measure to rename Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump. This decision underscores the political ties between Trump and Florida, particularly as the airport is located near his Mar-a-Lago residence.

Governor Ron DeSantis, who has previously considered Trump a political rival, is expected to sign the bill into law. However, the renaming will require formal approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to take effect.

This move is part of a broader trend to associate Trump's name with significant institutions, following previous attempts to rename locations such as New York's Penn Station and Washington's Dulles International Airport, which were reportedly rebuffed. Additionally, the Treasury Department has confirmed that there are plans to draft a commemorative coin featuring Trump's image, although U.S. law prohibits depicting living presidents on currency.