Palm Beach Airport Renamed After Trump

Former president set to address nation from new eponymous airport

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:40pm

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The former president is scheduled to deliver a national address from the newly renamed airport on April 1.

Why it matters

The renaming of the airport is seen as a continued effort by Florida Republicans to honor the legacy of the former president, who has maintained a strong political presence in the state since leaving office. The upcoming national address from the newly christened Trump airport is expected to draw significant media attention.

The details

The legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport was signed into law by Governor DeSantis on March 30. The airport will now officially be known as the President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Trump is scheduled to deliver a national address from the newly renamed facility on April 1, though the specific topic and purpose of the speech have not been disclosed.

  • Governor DeSantis signed the renaming legislation on March 30, 2026.
  • President Trump is scheduled to deliver a national address from the renamed airport on April 1, 2026.

The players

Ron DeSantis

The current Governor of Florida who signed the legislation to rename Palm Beach International Airport after former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States who is scheduled to deliver a national address from the newly renamed airport that bears his name.

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What’s next

The public and media will be closely watching President Trump's address from the newly renamed airport on April 1.

The takeaway

The renaming of Palm Beach International Airport to honor the former president is the latest example of Florida Republicans' efforts to cement Donald Trump's political legacy in the state.