FAA Just Locked Trump’s Name Into Federal Airspace, and the Left Can’t Do a Thing to Stop It
Palm Beach International Airport will officially be renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on July 1, 2026. The name change follows state legislation and federal action, with the airport code changing from PBI to DJT on July 9. The decision has faced criticism from some Democrats regarding the use of taxpayer funds for the renaming.
- ▪The Florida House passed the renaming bill with a vote of 81-30.
- ▪Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law on March 30, 2026.
- ▪The state allocated $2.75 million for necessary signage and branding changes.
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FAA Just Locked Trump’s Name Into Federal Airspace, and the Left Can’t Do a Thing to Stop It By Ben Smith | 10:30 AM on May 16, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Alex Brandon It's official: Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport, and the aviation world is catching up. The rename has been in the works for months, driven by state legislation, federal action, and the straightforward reality that Palm Beach is Trump's home turf — Mar-a-Lago sits just a few miles from the runways. The name change takes effect July 1; the code flips from PBI to DJT on July 9.
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