During the morning of Wednesday, May 6, the American newspaper Miami Herald published a report in which it explains that the Palm Beach commissionersan exclusive coastal town in Florida known for its beaches and for being home to billionairesvoted on the name change of the international airport of the county.
Therefore, in honor of the president of the United States, donald trumpcounty officials reached a preliminary agreement on the president’s trademark republicanafter weeks of negotiations, so that the Palm Beach International Airport, in Florida, will be named after the New York magnate.
In this situation, as tribute to his father, the businessman United States Eric Trump presented on its social networks the new logo from the Palm Beach County Airport, which has details goldenthe American eagle on the United States flag, five stars and President Trump’s name in large letters.
“For the first time, I am extremely proud to share the official logo of Donald J. Trump International Airport, in Palm Beach, Florida. There is no more person deserving of this incredible honor that our president! Congratulations, dad! Looking forward to seeing flights landing in ‘DJT’ very soon!” added Eric Trump in X.
For the first time, I am extremely proud to share the OFFICIAL logo for the Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida. There is no person more deserving of this incredible honor than @realDonaldTrump! Congratulations Dad!
Looking forward to seeing flights… pic.twitter.com/QUyPKJYixy
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) May 5, 2026
The agreement that generated controversy
According to what was stated by the American television network Telemundo, he agreement between Donald Trump’s companies and Palm Beach International Airport is very unusual, given that other airports that bear the name of American presidents do not own trademarks owned by private companies.
However, President Donald Trump’s companies and Palm Beach city officials have argued that the agreement on the trademark of the Republican president is necessary to protect to Florida County from possible demandsand not to obtain a useful private benefit for both sides of the deal.
Despite that, the agreement signed by the American president reveals that the deal could open the door for the companies Donald Trump’s family will directly benefit from the name change of the Palm Beach International Airport, which is financed with funds from the taxpayers of the United States.
This is because, according to Miami Heraldthe agreement is not exclusive for Palm Beach, since, although Trump’s companies agreed not to receive royalties neither income for the sale of branded items within the airport, the clause leaves open the possibility of sell items outside their facilities for profit.
Trade benefits for Trump
According to the trademark lawyer Josh Gerbenthe American president’s companies reserved the right to draw up a list of authorized retailersfrom whom Palm Beach County airport stores will have to buy all merchandise bearing the terminal’s brand or Trump’s name.
“That also turns out unusual. Typically, a licensing agreement states that products must meet licensing standards. quality and does not require that they be acquired necessarily to an authorized retailer,” concluded Gerben, who mentioned that the entity that manages the president’s brands is owned by Donald Trump Jr.