The state of Florida says it is footing the costs of rebranding efforts at President Donald J. Trump International Airport, meaning taxpayers won't pay a dime.
State Rep. Meg Weinberger, R-Palm Beach Gardens, confirmed the details to WPTV.
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The airport's website stated the Palm Beach County Department of Airports estimated the total cost of implementing the name change would be about $5.5 million.
The airport was officially renamed on July 9, making it the ninth commercial airport in the United States named after a president.
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