A majority-Hispanic city in Florida will name a street after Donald Trump

• Florida city names street after Trump.
• Hialeah has a large Hispanic population.
• Trump sparks controversy.

The Hialeah, Florida city council has voted to express their admiration for former President Donald Trump.

The largely Hispanic enclave, located near Miami, Florida, has officially approved naming a street after Trump.

The unanimous vote will transform the old Palm Avenue into “President Donald J. Trump Avenue,” a tribute that has generated divided opinions in the community.

The announcement of this measure was celebrated by city council members, who received the news with enthusiasm, applauding the unanimous vote that supported the new name.

Florida city names street after Trump

Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo first revealed these plans during a political rally for Trump on November 8.

This coincided with a televised debate between Republican presidential candidates that was held in Miami.

«Witnessing a president who delivers on what he promises is something unprecedented,» said Mayor Bovo in support of the initiative to honor Trump with by renaming Palm Avenue.

The decision has been defended by supporters as a reflection of what Hialeah residents support, according to EFE.

The city council voted unanimously to rename the street

Mayor Bovo stated during the vote that the measure reflects the wishes of both the public and the Hialeah community.

However, this contradicts the city’s Historic Preservation Board’s previous recommendation in June 2022, which advocated keeping the street’s original name.

According to EFE, despite this, the city council has fervently supported the change, highlighting the affinity and admiration for Trump in the community.

“We are all Trump fans here,” Councilman Carl Zogby commented after the vote, underscoring the apparent widespread support for his decision.

Hileah is a majority-Hispanic city

According to infobae, Hialeah, known for its significant Cuban-American population, has traditionally been a Republican stronghold in South Florida.

With a population of 224,669 according to the 2010 Census and a density of 3,797 people per square kilometer, the city is the fifth largest in Florida.

The designation of “President Donald J. Trump Avenue” highlights the persistent political polarization in American society.

It also illustrates that Trump continues to generate fervor and division in local communities, especially in areas with a strong political identity like Hialeah.

Some question the city council’s decision

This step, although celebrated by some, has also sparked controversy and dissent.

This is mainly among those who question the appropriateness of honoring such a controversial political figure in the city’s urban landscape.

Palm Avenue will become a tangible testament to Donald Trump’s influence and legacy.

It will reflect the depth of divergent opinions that persist in American society.

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