Democrats pave the way for Donald J. Trump Avenue in Miami-Dade County after historic election victory

Democrats pave the way for Donald J. Trump Avenue in Miami-Dade County after historic election victory

It’s a sign of the times.

Miami-Dade County, Florida, once a Democratic stronghold, will honor President-elect Donald Trump by adding his name to a street after the Republican won the county by double digits in his historic 2024 election victory.

“President Donald J. Trump Avenue is officially in Miami-Dade County!” Miami-Dade District 6 Commissioner Kevin M. Cabrera wrote in a post on X.

On Tuesday, the City of Hialeah Board of County Commissioners voted 9-1 to approve the street name.

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“Today we ratified the City of Hialeah’s initiative to honor President Trump’s legacy as a champion of freedom and opportunity by collectively designating Palm Avenue – a vital artery in our community – as ‘President Donald J. Trump Avenue.’ “

According to the Miami Herald, Democrats on the county commission could have blocked Tuesday’s approval because Democratic commissioners hold seven of the 13 seats on the officially nonpartisan board.

Only one member of the commission voted against the move because “they could not agree given some of the former president’s derogatory comments about immigrants.”

“I respect the fact that President Trump won the popular vote, the Electoral College and Miami-Dade County,” Democratic Commission member Marleine Bastien said in a statement to the Miami Herald. “However, his victory does not erase the collective trauma that immigrants and citizens alike have felt during this election cycle.”

According to the commission secretary, four Democrats, along with five Republican commissioners, voted to rename the street.

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Trump signs street sign

President-elect Donald Trump was honored Tuesday with a street renamed after him in Miami-Dade County, Florida. (X/@KMCabreraFL)

One of the Democrats who voted for the street renaming, District 1 Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert III, said the commission addressed nearly 100 “critical issues” during its meeting and that the street renaming was among the items, but not included his eyes top priority.

“While I understand the City of Hialeah’s political interest in naming a street for the former president, this was not the most consequential decision we made today, nor is it a central issue in my election. “My focus remains on addressing the challenges that truly impact the lives of everyday residents,” Gilbert said in a statement to Fox News Digital.

“Let’s put progress above symbolism and keep working to create real opportunities for the people we serve. Let’s keep an eye on the eggs we can’t drop.”

According to the local outlet, the city is permitted to post “President Donald J. Trump Avenue” signs on county infrastructure, including under the Miami-Dade traffic lights along the city-maintained road, with voter approval of the district.

Hialeah Mayor Esteban "Steve" Bovo poses in front of a Donald J. Trump Avenue sign

Miami-Dade commissioners have approved renaming a historic street in Hialeah after President-elect Donald Trump. (Truth Social/@realDonaldTrump)

“Miami-Dade County strongly supported President Trump throughout the election, and this appointment is a lasting tribute to his leadership and vision for our nation,” Cabrera said.

Last year, the City Council approved a proposal to rename the street for Trump after Hialeah Mayor Esteban “Steve” Bovo announced the move and presented Trump with a street sign at a campaign rally.

“Our city LOVES Donald Trump. The Cuban-American community feels a sense of gratitude toward him,” Bovo said in a previous interview.

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The mayor of Hialeah presents Trump with a street sign at the rally

Donald Trump holds a sign with Hialeah Mayor Esteban Bovo at a campaign rally in Hialeah, Florida, on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.

Trump won Hialeah by 53 points in November, about 75% of the vote in Hialeah in last month’s election. He also won Miami-Dade by more than 13%, the first time a Republican won the county since 1988.

“This renaming honors President Trump’s unwavering commitment to putting America first and prioritizing the needs of the American people. It is a tribute to his vision and his efforts to uphold the values ​​that are deeply rooted in our community,” Bovo wrote in a statement on X.

Fox News Digital reached out to all Democratic members of the commission but did not immediately receive responses.

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Story tips and ideas can be sent to [email protected]

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