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Palm Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Florida Lawmakers Move to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Trump
The GOP-controlled state legislature is pushing to rebrand the airport as "Donald J. Trump International Airport" despite concerns over costs and Trump's controversial legacy.
Published on Feb. 20, 2026
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The Florida House voted 81-30 to rename Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump, a move that would cost the airport $5.5 million to implement. The bill has advanced to the state Senate, with Republican lawmakers arguing that Trump has transformed Palm Beach into a global destination. Democrats have pushed back, citing Trump's two impeachments and legal troubles in New York.
Why it matters
The proposed airport renaming is the latest effort by Trump's allies to cement his legacy, even as his political standing remains divisive. It raises questions about the blending of private branding and public infrastructure, as well as the costs imposed on local governments to accommodate such changes.
The details
The GOP-controlled Florida House voted to rename Palm Beach International Airport as "Donald J. Trump International Airport." A corresponding measure has moved to the state Senate floor. The change would require the airport to spend $5.5 million to remake signs, uniforms, promotional materials, and other infrastructure. Trump's company has also filed trademark applications for the new airport name, which critics have described as an unprecedented "grift" by a sitting president.
- On Tuesday, the Florida House voted 81-30 to rename the airport.
- In January, a portion of Palm Beach Southern Boulevard was renamed "President Donald J. Trump Boulevard."
The players
Donald Trump
The former president whose allies are pushing to have the airport named after him.
Meg Weinberger
A Republican member of the Florida House who co-sponsored the bill to rename the airport.
Fentrice Driskell
The Florida House Minority Leader who criticized the proposed renaming as a "grift."
Michael Santucci
Trump's trademark attorney, who said the former president would waive any trademark claim to his name for the airport.
Josh Gerben
A trademark attorney who said Trump's trademark application is "completely unprecedented" for a sitting president.
What they’re saying
“To be clear, the president and his family will not receive any royalty, licensing fee, or financial consideration whatsoever from the proposed airport renaming.”
— Michael Santucci, Trump's trademark attorney (USA TODAY)
“It feels like the grift is happening.”
— Fentrice Driskell, Florida House Minority Leader (Florida Phoenix)
“The move raises unusual questions about the intersection of public infrastructure and private brand ownership.”
— Josh Gerben, Trademark attorney (Unspecified)
What’s next
The bill to rename the airport must still pass the Florida Senate before being signed into law by the governor.
The takeaway
The proposed renaming of Palm Beach International Airport after Donald Trump highlights the former president's efforts to cement his legacy, even as his political standing remains divisive. It raises concerns about the costs imposed on local governments and the blending of private branding with public infrastructure.
