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Palm Beach International Airport officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport with airport code changing from PBI to DJT on August 18. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the legislation, with rebranding costs estimated at $5.5 million. Additional infrastructure named after Trump includes the Donald J. Trump Bridge in Tennessee and Donald J. Trump Boulevard.

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  1. Palm Beach, Florida, United States
  2. Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  3. Florida, United States
  4. Tennessee, United States
  5. Dandridge, Tennessee, United States
  6. West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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2026-08-16 to 2026-11-13 · UTC publication dates

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  1. Eric Trump lands Trump Force One as first aircraft at renamed airport

    Eric Trump, son of President Donald Trump, landed the family's private aircraft at the renamed airport at 5:01 AM on Thursday, making it the first aircraft to land following the official renaming. He stated the decision was made to ensure a private Trump family plane would be the first to land rather than a commercial UPS aircraft.

    1 corroborating report

  2. New ballroom under construction at White House

    A grand and expensive ballroom is under construction at the White House as part of ongoing renovations to the presidential residence.

    1 corroborating report

  3. Limited edition passport featuring Trump portrait issued

    A limited edition American passport featuring President Donald Trump's portrait was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, which was celebrated on July 4, 2026.

    1 corroborating report

  4. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved airport renaming in late March

    Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis granted approval in late March for Palm Beach Airport to be renamed after Donald Trump, whose private residence Mar-a-Lago is located approximately three kilometers from the airport.

    1 corroborating report

  5. Triumphal arch monument planned for Washington D.C.

    A monumental triumphal arch has been proposed for construction in the heart of Washington D.C. as part of plans to mark Trump's legacy in the nation's capital.

    1 corroborating report

  6. Trump Tower name added to American Institute for Peace in Washington

    Donald Trump's name has been affixed to the American Institute for Peace in Washington since the end of 2025. The name was temporarily placed above that of John F. Kennedy on a major performance venue in the capital but was subsequently removed following a court decision.

    1 corroborating report

  7. Palm Beach International Airport renamed to President Donald J. Trump International Airport

    Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was officially renamed to President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. New signage reading "Welcome to President Donald J. Trump International Airport" was installed on the approach road and displayed on check-in counters inside the terminal.

    1 corroborating report

  8. Bridge named after Donald Trump inaugurated in Tennessee

    A bridge bearing Donald Trump's name was inaugurated in Tennessee on Thursday morning. The dedication included Finance Minister Scott Bessent, who praised Trump as a leader who made efforts to restore American power.

    1 corroborating report

  9. Donald Trump's signature to appear on U.S. currency

    President Donald Trump's signature will appear on U.S. currency, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has had his signature appear on banknotes during his term in office.

    1 corroborating report

  10. Road from Palm Beach airport to Mar-a-Lago estate renamed Donald J. Trump Boulevard

    A stretch of road from Palm Beach International Airport to President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach was renamed Donald J. Trump Boulevard earlier in the year.

    1 corroborating report

  11. I-40 Bridge in Tennessee renamed to Donald J. Trump Bridge

    In Dandridge, Tennessee, a ceremony was held to rename the I-40 Bridge to the Donald J. Trump Bridge. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, and Representative Tim Burchett attended the renaming ceremony. Trump received 82% of the vote in Jefferson County, where Dandridge is located, in the 2024 general election.

    1 corroborating report

  12. Palm Beach International Airport officially renamed to President Donald J. Trump International Airport

    Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida was officially renamed to President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The airport code will change from PBI to DJT on August 18. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation earlier in the year that made the name change possible. The renaming is expected to cost approximately $5.5 million for new signs, branding, and other updates.

    1 corroborating report

  13. Trump Force One lands first at renamed Palm Beach airport

    Trump Force One, a Boeing 757 owned by The Trump Organization, was the first aircraft to land at the renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport, touching down at 5:01 a.m. on Thursday. Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, was among the passengers on the inaugural flight.

    1 corroborating report

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