{"id":2585503,"date":"2026-03-31T02:23:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-signs-legislation-to-rename-florida-airport-after-trump\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T06:24:51","slug":"desantis-signs-legislation-to-rename-florida-airport-after-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-signs-legislation-to-rename-florida-airport-after-trump\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis signs legislation to rename Florida airport after Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-signs-legislation-to-rename-florida-airport-after-trump%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2585503&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach as teh President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The renaming would require approval from the Federal Aviation Administration and is expected to take effect on July 1, 2026, with the airport code eventually changing to DJT. The measure, introduced in February by Rep. Meg Weinberger and approved by both chambers of the Florida Legislature, carries an estimated signage cost of about $5.5 million. Federal legislation by Rep. Brian Mast to codify the name at the national level has also been introduced. Supporters, including Weinberger and Eric Trump, celebrated the decision as a tribute to Donald Trump, while the FAA approval remains a procedural hurdle before the change becomes official.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">DeSantis signs legislation to rename Florida airport after Trump<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2547106\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Air passengers in Florida could soon be arriving and departing from President Donald J. Trump International Airport thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/georgia-house-votes-to-strip-delta-of-35-million-tax-credit-for-flipping-on-election-law-support\/\" title=\"Georgia House Votes To Strip Delta Of  Million Tax Credit For Flipping On Election Law Support\">legislation signed<\/a> on Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/planned-parenthood-sues-after-south-carolina-governor-signs-heartbeat-bill\/\" title=\"Planned Parenthood Sues After South Carolina Governor Signs \u2018Heartbeat\u2019 ...\">governor signed<\/a> a bill that would change the name of Palm Beach International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, to the &ldquo;President Donald J. Trump International Airport.&rdquo; A proposal to change the airport&rsquo;s name was initially filed in Dec. 2025, according to the legislative <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2026\/919\/?Tab=BillText\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">history<\/a> of the bill. It was <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flsenate.gov\/Session\/Bill\/2026\/706\/?Tab=RelatedBills\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">introduced<\/a> in the Florida House of Representatives in February by state Rep. Meg Weinberger (R). Both the state Senate and House approved the change later that month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4510114\/trump-first-look-presidential-library-miami\/\">Trump reveals first look at presidential library in Miami<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4510071\/uae-us-invade-iran-gulf-states-trump-war\/\">UAE pushes US to invade Iran as Gulf states lobby Trump to continue war<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4509929\/netanyahu-iran-war-halfway-point\/\">Netanyahu says Iran war &#8216;beyond the halfway point,&#8217; tells Trump to ignore anti-war polls<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;The airport located at 1000 James L Turnage Boulevard in West Palm Beach, or nearest thereto, currently known as the &lsquo;Palm Beach International Airport,&rsquo; shall be renamed as the &lsquo;President Donald J. Trump International Airport,&rsquo; subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and execution of an agreement with the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >rights holder authorizing<\/a> the commercial use of &lsquo;President Donald J. Trump International Airport&rsquo; by Palm Beach County,&rdquo; read the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flhouse.gov\/Sections\/Documents\/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=_h0919er.docx&amp;DocumentType=Bill&amp;BillNumber=919&amp;Session=2026\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">text<\/a> of the bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After DeSantis&rsquo;s approval, the name change still has to be approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. However, that is just a formality at this point, as the FAA is expected to grant its approval, and the airport&rsquo;s renaming will go into effect on July 1, 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Weinberger stated she was &ldquo;thrilled&rdquo; that the name change was officially approved on Monday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m thrilled,&rdquo; Weinberger <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wpbf.com\/article\/florida-palm-beach-international-airport-to-be-renamed-after-president-donald-trump\/70888824\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">told<\/a> WPBF News. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s Florida&rsquo;s first president. He and his family have fought tirelessly to, in my opinion, save our country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The cost to change all the signs at Palm Beach International Airport is expected to be approximately $5.5 million, according to multiple reports. The airport&rsquo;s name change would also mean it would get a new airport identifier, going from &ldquo;PBI&rdquo; to &ldquo;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/local\/desantis-signs-bill-renaming-pbi-donald-j-trump-international-airport-effective-july-1-djt-airport-code-faa-federal-aviation-administration-iata-international-air-transport-association-palm-beach-county-florida-legislature-state-bill-federal-legi\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DJT<\/a>&rdquo; eventually.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kudlow-trump-was-a-brilliant-consequential-president\/\" title=\"Kudlow: Trump Was a \u2018Brilliant, Consequential\u2019 ...\">federal legislation<\/a> to &ldquo;codify the name change at the national level and ensure coordination across aviation agencies,&rdquo; CBS 12 News reported.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;President Donald J. Trump&rsquo;s impact on our nation will transcend our time&mdash; a historic legacy of dedication and commitment toward the American people,&rdquo; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cbs12.com\/news\/local\/desantis-signs-bill-renaming-pbi-donald-j-trump-international-airport-effective-july-1-djt-airport-code-faa-federal-aviation-administration-iata-international-air-transport-association-palm-beach-county-florida-legislature-state-bill-federal-legi\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> Mast. &ldquo;He&rsquo;s called Palm Beach County &lsquo;home&rsquo; for many years, and this designation reflects our gratitude for his public service and leadership.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, celebrated DeSantis&rsquo;s action to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fetterman-gave-nod-to-crips-street-gang-during-mayoral-campaign\/\" title=\"Fetterman Gave Nod to Crips Street Gang During Mayoral Campaign\">officially rename<\/a> the airport in a post on X on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Palm Beach International Airport is now officially&hellip;. &lsquo;President Donald J. Trump International Airport!&rsquo; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"http:\/\/Palm%20Beach%20International%20Airport%20is%20now%20officially%E2%80%A6.%20%E2%80%9CPresident%20Donald%20J.%20Trump%20International%20Airport!%E2%80%9D\">said<\/a> the president&rsquo;s son. He then thanked Weinberger, DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthemeier and the Florida House.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Proud to have played a small role in making this happen,&rdquo; Eric Trump said. He gave special thanks to Meg Weinberger, a Republican running for State House District 94, as well as Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and the Florida House.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Palm Beach International Airport is now officially&hellip;. &ldquo;President Donald J. Trump International Airport!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Proud to have played a small role in making this happen. Huge thanks to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/megforflorida?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@megforflorida<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GovRonDeSantis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GovRonDeSantis<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamesUthmeierFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JamesUthmeierFL<\/a>, and the overwhelming majority in the Florida House! <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Yi5LSdlDaT\">pic.twitter.com\/Yi5LSdlDaT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Eric Trump (@EricTrump) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EricTrump\/status\/2038733856417747089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 30, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>    <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Proud to have played a small role in making this happen. Huge thanks to <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/megforflorida\">@megforflorida<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovRonDeSantis\">@GovRonDeSantis<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JamesUthmeierFL\">@JamesUthmeierFL<\/a>, and the overwhelming majority in the Florida House!&rdquo;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach airport to DJT<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2585504,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-collage-ira1zv8m3-1774936035221-e1774936106467.jpg?1774922254&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4980,5113,3634],"class_list":["post-2585503","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-desantis","tag-florida","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-collage-ira1zv8m3-1774936035221-e1774936106467.jpg?1774922254&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585503","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2585503"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585503\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2585507,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2585503\/revisions\/2585507"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2585504"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2585503"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2585503"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2585503"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}