Revealed: The 1995 Deal Granting Trump a Merchandise Monopoly at Palm Beach Airport
A nearly three-decade-old agreement between Donald Trump and Palm Beach County is under renewed scrutiny. The deal, which settled a lawsuit over aircraft noise near his Mar-a-Lago estate, granted him a unique concession at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). As part of the settlement, Trump secured an exclusive monopoly on the sale of all biographical merchandise related to himself or his family. This includes items such as books, photographs, and any other materials depicting his life or career. The agreement effectively gives him control over how he is portrayed within the airport's retail spaces and remains a curious footnote in aviation business history.
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