Eric Trump Unveils 'DJT' Airport Logo — Sparks Fierce Online Backlash

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News (2 / 1) 06.05.2026 18:55 / Tim

Political Backlash

The post quickly drew sharp reactions on X. Critics accused the Trump family of self-promotion and called the move tone-deaf. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press account fired back over timing, writing that gas prices are up and adding, 'But congrats on the airport logo. Huge accomplishment!'

Timing Amid Rising Gas Prices

The branding rollout comes as gas prices climbed nationwide — AAA reported an average of $4.48 per gallon on May 5 — and the president downplayed the spike as 'a very small price to pay' for confronting Iran's nuclear threat, while Reuters noted intelligence assessments showing little change.