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Angry fliers threaten to boycott ‘Trump Airport’ | Letters to the editor
I have always considered Palm Beach International Airport (PBIA) my favorite airport and first choice when making travel plans.
But now that the bootlickers want to rename it after our current president, whose accomplishments are nowhere near the 11 presidents whose names are on airports, I will make my flight plans elsewhere.
I refuse to support anything with Trump’s name on it.
It is apparent that his main goal is enriching himself and his family through his cryptocurrency, Trump-branded items, licensing, media ventures and other business activities that have generated well over $1 billion so far. He has also trademarked his name in connection with future Trump airport names, which no other president has done.
Those who support him turn a blind eye to his incessant lies, mistreatment of the media and everyone who opposes him, and his past relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. The Republican sycophants currently in office, out of fear, won’t stand up to him. He’s ruining our country and everything we stand for.
I am more horrified with each passing day and cannot wait for him to leave office.
Joan Blakesberg, Boca Raton
What’s the rush?To Florida lawmakers: Surely you can a find better use of $5.5 million than to rename Palm Beach International Airport after this president.
That usually takes place after a president leaves office. So what’s the rush?
Further, this president is very divisive and was deemed the worst U.S. president ever, per 125 presidential scholars. I’m hoping the Florida Legislature will abandon this very costly — and might I say very unpopular — proposal.
Beth Kaye, Boynton Beach
An outlandish assaultOur feckless Florida legislators, in their infinite wisdom, have approved renaming PBI for a convicted felon, an inveterate liar, a man who has pardoned the insurrectionists who attacked our Capitol on Jan. 6, a grifter who uses the Presidency as his personal ATM, who created chaos with ICE tactics and had a long-term relationship with a guy named Epstein, whose name will be the first thing visitors will see as they approach the formerly-named Palm Beach International Airport.
Do I have it right? And who do you think will foot the bill for this outlandish assault on our sensibilities?
Norman Berkowitz, Boynton Beach
All through with PBIA Scenes from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. (Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel)I live roughly equidistant from all three major airports in South Florida: Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Miami and West Palm Beach.
I often double-check the airports to see which one offers the best times to fly or might be offering the best prices for flights and destinations.
If Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) agrees to change the name to the 34-time convicted felon and twice-impeached president, I will move forward looking to Fort Lauderdale and Miami as the airports I will use.
I will never set foot in PBIA if this name change goes through — and I would think that I’m not alone, either.
Jack Bloomfield, Coral Springs
Shame, not honorFlorida should be proud of having a president whose residency is in Florida. But if the person is a convicted felon, an admitted sexual predator, a bully, a proven liar and grifter, should he receive any honors?
His actions have undermined our democracy and made America a laughingstock.
I am ashamed to tell my grandchildren that this state is thinking about honoring someone not for his integrity or service, but for cruelty and corruption, enabled by leaders too timid to stand for principle.
I respectfully urge the Florida Legislature not to name any airport, street or public facility after an individual whose legacy brings shame rather than honor.
Helen Fleischman, Lake Worth Beach
The pursuit of profitAs the Sun Sentinel reports, the president finally realizes that the U.S. Constitution can be a good thing.
He and his family have filed papers to protect the Trump name in anticipation of the Florida Legislature’s naming of Palm Beach International Airport in his honor.
These protections are in Art. I, Sec. 8 of the Constitution: ” … to promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries.”
I find it interesting that the president feels he needs protection to do what he wants to whomever he wants, without any accountability or consequences. Could it be that he needs to follow the law in order not to have someone steal his big beautiful name so he can profit from it?
Jay Rechtman, Boynton Beach
So name everything for TrumpWho elected these bozos in the Legislature?
Let’s just name Palm Beach County for Trump. Name every airport after him. All the bridges, too.
I will never take a flight out of PBIA again if it is renamed for this unfit narcissist.
I say, let’s give him the airport — if the town of Palm Beach is renamed Pedophile Beach. So much history is wrapped up in molesting young women and then covering it up behind iron gates and foliage.
Take your blinders off, people — you’re being taken advantage of once again.
Mark Walker, Boca Raton
A highly polarizing figureThe naming of public buildings after individuals is a significant gesture that typically reflects a consensus on their positive impact, legacy and public service.
Donald Trump remains a highly polarizing figure in American politics. Opinions about his actions and leadership are sharply divided. Associating a public building with his name could risk alienating members of the community and fostering controversy rather than unity.
Public buildings should ideally represent values such as inclusivity, respect and civic pride. Given the contentious debates surrounding Trump’s tenure and public statements, naming a building after him might undermine these principles and provoke disputes.
It’s important to prioritize those figures whose contributions are broadly recognized as beneficial and unifying, when considering such honors. With Trump’s name now registered as a copyrighted logo, using it for anything else would require paying a fee.
Rob O’Neill, Lighthouse Point
A question for Palm BeachWhy would the people of Palm Beach County want to name their airport after a man who has had 34 felony convictions for falsifying business records, etc.; was found liable in federal court for sexual abuse and defamation; settled a lawsuit with New York state over misuse of charitable funds; agreed to settle a class action suit to resolve fraud claims over Trump University; and was a known bestie to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein?
Does this make any sense to anyone? If it does, we’re in more trouble than we know.
Karyn Rhodes Dornfield, Boca Raton
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[contact-form]Miss Manners: I’m not enthusiastic about attending my son’s ‘wedding’ party
DEAR MISS MANNERS: Last year, our son married his longtime girlfriend in a lovely ceremony followed by a large reception.
This year, they’re planning an even bigger party. This next party is somehow about their wedding — but we already had the wedding!
I’m finding it difficult to be enthusiastic about attending a party when I don’t know what I’m celebrating. To have a second celebration seems to make the first one less meaningful.
Of course I can decline with a simple “no, thank you,” but I would like to hear your comments.
GENTLE READER: Would you feel better if they called it an anniversary party?
In today’s casual world, it puzzles Miss Manners that people seem to think a wedding is the only formal event they are entitled to throw or attend — unless they are up for an entertainment award.
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People crave a bit of formality, if only for a rare change from near-universal grunge. Thus the urge to have multiple weddings — if not multiple marriages.
Boycotting this event would be a hostile move. Are you not in a position to have a gentle conversation with the couple, in which you support their idea but discuss modifying it? Calling it an anniversary party would make it their first big attempt at entertaining, instead of a wedding rerun.
Then again, perhaps they should not call it that. Surely they don’t want their friends thinking, “Do we have to give them presents AGAIN?”
DEAR MISS MANNERS: People want to feel loved and cherished. An invitation to share a meal in your home is a special example. So when dinner guests ask me what they can bring, I tell them something specific: “Oh, I would love some pink peonies. Those would be so beautiful.”
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Or I might request a bottle of maple syrup, or a recipe card for the wonderful cookies the guest baked on a previous visit.
Offering these suggestions lets your friends love you back.
GENTLE READER: Please do not make the idea of bringing something — or, as it is now phrased, “not showing up empty-handed” — more of a chore than it already is.
Miss Manners pictures your guests, looking forward to a pleasant evening with you, being confronted with your suggestions.
“Pink peonies?” they say in despair. “Where in the world are we supposed to find those? Even if there’s a florist open, they’re not likely to have those on hand.” Or: “Maple syrup? We could stop at the grocery store on the way, but they probably expect some kind of gourmet version.” Or: “What cookie recipe? Maybe they’re thinking of those cookies that Aunt Lucy sent us, and I didn’t correct their assumption that I’d baked them. How do I know what the recipe was?”
Miss Manners would not describe this as making someone feel loved.
It is not the job of hosts to dictate any presents the guests may bring. And bringing something is not an easy job for the guests. Many used to bring flowers or chocolates, but would now risk running into allergies and diets, so they bring wine instead — to the annoyance of hosts who do not drink.
Miss Manners only wishes everyone would calm down. A token present is fine, but the real show of appreciation from a guest is responding to the invitation immediately, engaging other guests in friendly conversation, thanking the host and reciprocating soon.
Please send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, gentlereader@missmanners.com; or through postal mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.
