America has a strange habit of waiting until its leaders are gone before deciding they were worthy of honor.

We name buildings after them. We place their portraits on walls. We speak about their courage, accomplishments, and place in history. By then, the person being honored is no longer here to see it.

I do not believe we should wait.

That is why I sponsored the legislation renaming Palm Beach International Airport as President Donald J. Trump International Airport.

President Trump is the first president in American history to call Florida home. Palm Beach County is not simply a place he visits or a state he carried in an election. It is his community. It is where he built his life, raised his family, created jobs, and returned after serving his first term in the White House.

His connection to this county is real, lasting, and unlike that of any other president.

His influence on my own life is personal, too.

President Trump inspired me to run for office because he spoke with common sense, stood by his convictions, and challenged an establishment that had stopped listening to everyday Americans. Watching him made me realize that regular people cannot remain on the sidelines. We have to step forward, serve, and make a difference.

People may disagree with President Trump’s policies, style, or political movement. But no serious........

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