Commissioners in Palm Beach County, Fla., approved a trademark agreement with the Trump family to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump. The deal grants the family control over biographical materials and merchandise sold at the airport, though they won’t profit from in-airport sales.

The agreement, filed in February and finalized Tuesday, requires the airport to use vendors approved by the Trump family for branded items. Lawyer Josh Gerben called it “extremely unusual” for an honorary airport name, noting no similar deals exist for other presidential namesakes like Reagan or Kennedy. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation in March to facilitate the renaming, which opponents argue prioritizes political favoritism over public interest.

The vote passed 4-3, with one Democrat joining Republicans. Trump personally signed the agreement, which includes logo options resembling the presidential seal. Critics, including two commissioners who received the document late, expressed concerns about transparency. Supporters, including MAGA-aligned attendees, celebrated the move as a tribute to the former president.

The name change takes effect July 1, pending FAA approval. The Trump family’s business, which owns Mar-a-Lago, will oversee branding decisions. County officials framed the agreement as a legal safeguard against trademark disputes, though public backlash highlights tensions over blending politics and infrastructure.