By Youssef Yahya 
Republican lawmakers are proposing the renaming of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to honor former and potentially future U.S. President Donald Trump.
The bill was introduced by Republican House Representative Guy Reschenthaler on March 29, 2024, and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The title of the bill is “to designate the Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia as the ‘Donald J. Trump International Airport’”. It has little chance of being passed.
“In my lifetime, our nation has never been greater than under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump. As millions of domestic and international travelers fly through the airport, there is no better symbol of freedom, prosperity and strength than hearing ‘Welcome to Trump International Airport’ as they land on American soil,”
Reschenthaler told Fox News Digital.
According to the Guardian, the bill might still be brought to a vote in the House, despite its low chances of passing.
IAD was named after John Foster Dulles, the former Secretary of State who served under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959.
Dulles International Airport was dedicated by President John F. Kennedy on November 17, 1962, and “Washington” was added to its name in 1984.
Washington National Airport (DCA) is named after former Republican President Ronald Reagan.
Read also: What Happened to Trump’s Airline: The Trump Shuttle?
Source:
- Aerotime Hub
- Featured image by Joe Ravi
Youssef Yahya is the CEO and Founder of Aviation for Aviators, a platform dedicated to the aviation industry. With over 3 years of experience as an aviation writer, Youssef is passionate about sharing his insights on aviation, entrepreneurship, and the broader business landscape. As a Teaching Assistant in Entrepreneurship at Nile University, he also nurtures the next generation of entrepreneurs. When he’s not exploring the skies or business ventures, you can find him saying, ‘Drag your coffee, and let’s talk aviation, entrepreneurship, and football.’
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