President Donald Trump celebrated a symbolic renaming this week. A roadway near his private club in Palm Beach, Florida now carries his name. This move adds another entry to a growing collection of public projects and institutions bearing the Trump name since he returned to office in January.
Florida Roadway Gets Trump Name
State lawmakers approved an honorary new name for a stretch of Southern Boulevard. This road connects Palm Beach International Airport to Mar-a-Lago. The president's motorcade frequently uses this route when traveling between the airport and his residence.
Speaking at an event held at Mar-a-Lago, Trump expressed his gratitude. He said he felt "tremendously honored" by the decision. "I'll remember this amazing gesture for the rest of my life," he told attendees.
Local officials emphasized the change is purely symbolic. County commissioners clarified to local media that official addresses will remain unchanged. Emergency response systems and government maps will also stay the same.
Unusual Presidential Practice
The renamed roadway represents the latest example of Trump attaching his name to state-backed or federally linked projects while still in office. Historians note this practice is highly unusual in Washington. Presidential naming honors typically come years or decades after a president leaves power. They are usually authorized by Congress through formal processes.
Trump Boulevard now runs directly to Mar-a-Lago, underscoring its personal significance. While the designation is honorary, it places Trump among a small number of living presidents whose names appear on public infrastructure during their lifetime.
Growing List of Trump Namesakes
The Florida roadway joins several other prominent projects and institutions now carrying the Trump name:
- Performing Arts Center: In December 2025, the White House announced the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts would be renamed the Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. The Kennedy Center's board of trustees approved the decision unanimously. This board had been selected by Trump. The move triggered backlash in the arts community, with several performers withdrawing in protest.
- Peace Institute: On December 4, 2025, the Trump administration renamed the US Institute of Peace to the Donald J Trump Institute of Peace. The state department said the change was meant to "reflect the greatest dealmaker in our nation's history." The new name was installed on the building near the state department. The institute was originally created by Congress in the 1980s.
- Navy Battleships: In December 2025, Trump announced plans for a new fleet of Navy vessels dubbed Trump-class battleships. The first ship, the USS Defiant, would belong to what the Navy described as "a class of American-designed battleships that will be the most lethal surface combatant ever constructed." Experts noted such ships could be vulnerable to modern missile attacks despite their size.
- Financial Accounts: During his second term, Trump unveiled tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts for children, branded as Trump Accounts. Parents can put up to $5,000 annually into these accounts for American children up to age 18. Children born between 2025 and 2028 automatically receive $1,000.
- National Park Passes: The White House rolled out redesigned national park passes featuring Trump's face. One version shows Trump alongside George Washington. Another shows Trump saluting. These passes were reintroduced as part of a broader rebranding effort by the administration.
- Investor Visa: Trump announced a proposed investor visa known as the Trump Gold Card. This would offer a fast-track path to residency and citizenship for foreign nationals willing to pay at least $1 million USD to the US government.
- Prescription Drug Platform: In October 2025, the administration introduced TrumpRx. This government-backed platform allows Americans to purchase prescription drugs at discounted prices directly from pharmaceutical companies.
- Infrastructure Corridor: The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP, is a US-backed infrastructure corridor connecting Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan exclave via Armenia. The project aims to reduce Russian and Iranian influence in the South Caucasus while promoting trade and regional stability.
Legacy Building or Temporary Measure?
Some historians have described this naming spree as a superficial attempt to cement Trump's legacy. They note these changes could prove temporary if future administrations reverse course. For now, however, Trump Boulevard joins an increasingly long list of places where the president's name is quite literally written into the American landscape.
The practice continues to generate discussion about presidential norms and the appropriate timing for such honors. While supporters see it as recognition of achievement, critics question the precedent of a sitting president attaching his name to so many public institutions and projects.
