The Trump administration and its allies have made a series of high-profile moves to put Donald J. Trump’s name on a wide range of public spaces, government programs, and major infrastructure projects. From renaming iconic venues like the Kennedy Center and stretches of major roadways in Florida, to introducing new social policy initiatives such as “Trump Accounts” for newborns and launching federal platforms like TrumpRx for prescription drugs, the trend is hard to miss. Some of these changes were enacted through executive orders or board decisions, while others sparked debate or stalled in legislative negotiations.
These naming efforts go beyond ceremonial gestures; they reflect a push to leave a visible and lasting mark on both domestic policy and international projects. Whether it’s the proposed Trump-class battleships for the U.S. Navy, a visa program dubbed the “Trump Gold Card,” or even attempts to rename transportation hubs like Washington Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station, each move has drawn attention and reactions across the spectrum. This list rounds up some of the most notable examples since late 2024, providing context on how each came about and where things stand now.
Renaming Washington Dulles International Airport And Penn Station
In January 2026, during negotiations over releasing federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel project, President Trump pushed for both Washington Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station to be renamed after him; reportedly proposing names like “Donald J. Trump International Airport.” This request was made directly to Sen. Chuck Schumer as a condition for unlocking the stalled funds.
While a separate House bill (H.R. 691) to rename Dulles after Trump had been introduced in January 2025 but went nowhere, Schumer soundly rejected Trump’s naming demand during the 2026 talks.
