Florida Governor Signs Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Trump

The new name, President Donald J. Trump International Airport, still requires FAA approval.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:24pm

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rebrand the Palm Beach International Airport as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The Trump Organization filed a trademark application for the new name in February, citing the pending state legislation. While the Trump family says they will not profit from the name change, the airport's renaming is still subject to approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

Why it matters

The renaming of the Palm Beach airport is the latest effort by Florida Republicans to honor former President Trump, who has a home and business interests in the state. The move is seen as politically charged, as Trump remains a divisive figure, and some have questioned the appropriateness of naming a public airport after a private citizen.

The details

The Florida bill signed by Governor DeSantis calls for the Palm Beach International Airport to be renamed the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The Trump Organization filed a trademark application for the new name in February, stating it was in response to the pending state legislation. However, the company has said the Trump family will not receive any financial benefit from the renaming.

  • The Florida bill was signed into law on March 30, 2026.
  • The Trump Organization filed a trademark application for the new airport name in February 2026.

The players

Ron DeSantis

The Governor of Florida who signed the bill to rename the Palm Beach airport after former President Trump.

Donald J. Trump

The former President of the United States, whose name will be used for the renaming of the Palm Beach airport.

Eric Trump

The son of former President Trump, who celebrated the airport renaming on social media.

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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.”

— The Trump Organization

“Proud to have played a small role in making this happen.”

— Eric Trump

What’s next

The airport renaming still requires approval from the Federal Aviation Administration before it can take effect on July 1.

The takeaway

The decision to rename the Palm Beach airport after former President Trump is a politically charged move that highlights the continued influence of Trump within the Republican party in Florida. While the Trump family says they will not profit from the renaming, the appropriateness of naming a public airport after a private citizen remains a point of contention.