Several Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have proposed naming major international airports after the most recent Republican president, Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Chief Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-Pennsylvania) said: HR 7845a bill to rename Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia the Donald J. Trump International Airport.
“Never in my lifetime has our nation been greater under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump,” Reschenthaler said in his paper. statement. “There is no greater symbol of freedom, prosperity and strength than hearing ‘Welcome to Trump International Airport’ as millions of domestic and international travelers travel through our airports and land on American soil.”
There are six on the bill co-sponsorSens. Chuck Fleischman and Andy Ogles of Tennessee, Paul Gosar of Arizona, Barry Moore of Alabama, Troy Neals of Texas, and Michael Walz of Florida are all Republicans. be.
Congressman Moore noted in a statement that one of Washington, D.C.’s major airports is named after Republican President Ronald Reagan. “It makes sense that we would do the same for another great president, Donald J. Trump, especially since he was weaponized to fight for Americans like us. “We are fighting against the onslaught of a government that has taken over,” he said.
The bill, just two paragraphs long, stipulates that the new airport’s name will take effect “on or after the effective date of this act.” However, with the Senate and the Presidency in Democratic hands, “enacting this law” seems highly unlikely.
Some Democrats have already swiped Regarding this bill and former President Trump:
- “Donald Trump is facing 91 felonies. If Republicans want to name him after him, I would suggest they find a federal prison,” said Jerry, a representative from Virginia, where Dulles International is located. – Congressman Connolly said.
- “Naming it after Trump could allow flights to and from Moscow to continue,” said Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, a far-left member embroiled in controversy along with Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn. quipped.
At least one Republican lawmaker also dismissed the bill as an attempt by its co-sponsors to court President Trump. “I don’t think any veteran veteran in their right mind would support it,” said the former Virginia congressman. denver riggleman “If you want to use sycophancy, stick to your own airport,” wrote X.
Democratic Party Congressman Don BeyerFellow Virginians agreed, arguing that the “point” of the bill was to give co-sponsors a chance to “align with Dear Leader.”
Among America’s top 764 airports, Dulles currently ranks 33rd as the busiest airport. It was named after John Foster Dulles, who served as Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower, also a Republican.
Newsweek has reached out to President Trump’s press secretary for comment.
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