A Florida lawmaker wants to rename an airport after Donald Trump. Palm Beach Gardens representative Meg Weinberger filed a bill to officially change Palm Beach International Airport to the Donald J. Trump International Airport.
The airport is only four miles from Trumpβs Mar-a-Lago estate. Weinberger, who calls herself MAGA Meg, has also pushed a bill to rename a section of Southern Boulevardβthe road leading to Mar-a-Lagoβafter Trump.
Trump moved to Florida in 2019. He left New York after winning the 2016 election and explained his decision:
“I cherish New York, and the people of New York, and always will, but unfortunately, despite the fact that I pay millions of dollars in city, state, and local taxes each year, I have been treated very badly by the political leaders of both the city and state,” he said. “Few have been treated worse. I hated having to make this decision, but in the end it will be best for all concerned.”
Trump has owned Mar-a-Lago since 1985. He bought the estate from the Post Foundation for $10 million. Over the years, he turned it into a private club with guest rooms, a spa, a beach club, a 20,000-square-foot ballroom, and tennis and croquet courts.
When he became president, the membership fee doubled to $200,000. Most members were already part of the club, including real estate developers, energy executives, and Wall Street bankers. Only a few new members are allowed each year.
Mar-a-Lago has also been the site of many parties and gatherings. Over the weekend, Trump hosted a Halloween party called “A little party never killed nobody,” inspired by the Fergie song from The Great Gatsby movie.
Guests wore flapper costumes and watched cabaret routines. A burlesque showgirl posed in a giant Martini glass while gold and silver balloons floated above the pool. Attendees drank champagne and listened to 1920s-style music.
Tickets for past Mar-a-Lago events have been around $1,000, though itβs unclear how much this one cost. Trumpβs family attended, including Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Michael Boulos, who is married to Tiffany Trump.
Other guests included Senator Marco Rubio and Judge Jeanine Pirro. The party looked like a scene from a Gatsby remake, with plenty of champagne, flapper dresses, and a hint of “too much money to count.”
If Weinbergerβs airport bill passes, Palm Beach International would join a small list of U.S. airports named after living politicians. Critics may call the idea unusual, while supporters call it “well-deserved recognition.” Either way, it would strengthen Trumpβs Florida legacy.
Weinberger hasnβt said how likely the bill is to pass, but she has shown a strong interest in renaming local landmarks after Trump, so she seems determined.
Trump has always enjoyed grand gestures. From Mar-a-Lago renovations to headline-making parties, having an airport with his name fits his style. Whether travelers will be excitedβor confusedβto fly into the Donald J. Trump International Airport remains to be seen.
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