Summary
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump. President Trump's family business is trying to trademark his name for airport use, which is a unique move according to legal experts. The trademark requests include use on airport merchandise and are unusual for a sitting president.
Key Facts
- Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename an airport in Florida after President Trump.
- The Trump family business is trying to trademark President Trump's name for use on airports.
- Their trademark applications include items like clothing, watches, and socks related to airports.
- This is the first time a sitting president's private company has filed such a trademark application.
- There are eight commercial U.S. airports named after presidents.
- Trademarks would let Trump's family business control how his name appears at the airport.
- The bill requires the agreement to use Trump’s name at no cost to take effect on July 1.
