"Republican lawmakers announced earlier this year their intention to change the name of Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport. State Sen. Debbie Mayfield (R), a staunch supporter of the president, explained last month that the change would recognize Trump as the first-ever Floridian president - even though Trump, who lived in New York for most of his life, only moved to Florida late in his first term in office."
"The measure passed the Republican-dominated state House of Representatives on Tuesday by a vote of 81-30. Democrats who were opposed to the bill noted it was unusual to bestow honors like these for sitting lawmakers, including presidents. Some also said that Trump wasn't deserving of the honor. "The [Trump] legacy that I've seen so far has left me wanting," state Rep. Ashley Gantt (D) said."
Florida Republican lawmakers moved forward with renaming Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport. The state House passed the measure 81-30. Supporters said the change would recognize Trump as the first-ever Floridian president, despite most of his life spent in New York and a late move to Florida during his first presidential term. Opponents called it unusual to honor a sitting president and questioned his deservingness. State Rep. Ashley Gantt said Trump's legacy "has left me wanting." State Sen. Rosalind Osgood said public monuments should symbolize statesmanship. The Trump Organization filed a trademark application for "Trump International Airport."
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