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Palm Beach Airport Renamed After Former President
Florida governor signs bill to honor Trump's legacy in the state.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 12:48am
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The renaming of Palm Beach's airport to honor the legacy of former President Trump is the latest political move to cement his influence in Florida.Palm Beach TodayFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport as the Donald J. Trump Palm Beach International Airport, honoring the former president's ties to the state and the nearby Mar-a-Lago resort.
Why it matters
The renaming of the airport is seen as a political move by DeSantis to cement Trump's legacy in Florida and appeal to the former president's base of supporters ahead of a potential 2024 presidential run.
The details
The bill was passed by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and signed into law by DeSantis. It will officially change the name of Palm Beach International Airport to the Donald J. Trump Palm Beach International Airport. The airport is located near Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, which he has frequently visited and used as a winter White House during his presidency.
- The bill was signed into law on March 31, 2026.
The players
Ron DeSantis
The Republican governor of Florida who signed the bill to rename the airport after former President Trump.
Donald J. Trump
The former president of the United States whose name will be added to the Palm Beach International Airport.
What they’re saying
“President Trump has had a tremendous impact on Florida and his legacy deserves to be cemented in the Sunshine State.”
— Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida
What’s next
The name change will take effect on June 1, 2026, with a formal dedication ceremony planned for that date.
The takeaway
The renaming of the Palm Beach airport is the latest move by Florida Republicans to honor the legacy of former President Trump, who remains a powerful political force in the state despite his loss in the 2020 election.
