Florida House votes to rename Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump

By: Mitch Perry

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 17, 2026

Words: 785

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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An intense and at times vitriolic debate erupted on the floor of the Florida House of Representatives Tuesday over a bill (HB 919) that could result in a more than $5 million tab to rename Palm Beach County International Airport after President Donald J. Trump.

The measure ultimately passed easily in the GOP-controlled House, 81-30.

Trump actually lost Palm Beach County to Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. The Palm Beach County …

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