Trump’s ‘political stunt’ to rename airport after himself to cost taxpayers millions

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFlorida lawmakers passed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump, a move estimated to cost up to $5.5 million. Democrats, including House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, criticized the renaming as a "political stunt" and a misuse of taxpayer funds. State Rep. Meg Weinberger, who proposed the bill, defended the cost, stating the president's "global brand" would benefit the community and recoup expenses. The Trump Organization trademarked the name "Donald Trump" for airport-related uses, though they affirmed no financial gain for the president or his family from the airport renaming. The newly named Trump International Airport connects to the recently renamed Donald J. Trump Boulevard, part of a broader trend of naming institutions and future projects after the president. In fullRenaming Florida airport after Donald Trump is expected to cost more than $5MThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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