Renaming Florida's Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump cost an estimated $5.5 million. Take a look at the changes.
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport has been officially renamed to President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The transition, including new signage and an IATA code change, cost an estimated $5.5 million.
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Illustrates the intersection of political branding and public infrastructure funding.
Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images ; Joe Raedle/Getty Images Florida's Palm Beach International Airport is now President Donald J. Trump International Airport. The name changed on July 9, and its IATA code changed from "PBI" to "DJT" on August 18. The change, including new signage with the presidential seal, will cost an estimated $5.5 million. President Donald Trump has reportedly expressed interest in having an airport named after him since his first term in the White House. During his second, non-consecutive term, he became the first sitting US president to see that happen: On July 9, Florida's Palm Beach International Airport officially became President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
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