Trump, America and Gulf of Mexico

Trump to sign executive order changing Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. Can he do that?
President Trump said he will sign executive orders to change the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and Mount Denali to Mount McKinley.
Can Trump rename the Gulf of Mexico as 'the Gulf of America' and Denali as 'Mount McKinley'? Is that legal?
As part of a torrent of decisions he issued this week hours after taking office, President Donald Trump declared that the name of America’s tallest mountain be changed from Denali to Mount McKinley, and that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed “The Gulf of America.
DeSantis cites ‘Gulf of America’ in winter storm order after Trump rebranding
Florida's governor appeared to take President Donald Trump's cue and reference the "Gulf of America" in his latest executive order.
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Trump Promises to Rename Gulf of Mexico on Day One as President
The news broke shortly before he was sworn in Monday morning, and Trump confirmed it during his inaugural address. The order will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and Mount Denali to Mount McKinley, which was the official name recognized by the federal government from 1917 until 2015.
Trump administration starts leaning into the ‘Gulf of America’ idea
Gulf of America” seems likely to become one of those phrases only Republicans use, joining “Democrat Party,” “job creators” and “death tax.”
Donald Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' and change Denali to McKinley
Trump has nominated Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to the Department of Interior. Trump said Jan. 7 at his Mar-a-Lago club that he wanted to make the change because of a trade imbalance with Mexico,
Trump Administration Says 'Gulf of America' Name Change Now Official
FILE PHOTO: Waves crash on the shore of the Gulf of Mexico, after newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, in Boca del Rio, Veracruz state, Mexico January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Yahir Ceballos/File Photo
Trump signs executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali
While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
Trump renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America. But is it really that easy?
President Donald Trump is renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. But how will that change go into effect – and will everyone call it that?
It's now officially Gulf of America. But does anyone care besides Trump?
After a flurry of executive orders in Donald Trump's first 48 hours in office, the Gulf of Mexico is now the "Gulf of America." Frankly, the change is a little hard to take seriously—witness his 2016 campaign opponent Hillary Clinton's laughing fit during Trump's inaugural address Monday—but there it is,
Google and Apple Maps still list Gulf of Mexico, not America, per Trump's order
Despite this, Google Maps and Apple Maps have not yet been updated to reflect these new names — and realistically might not make the change at all. Issued on Monday, Trump's exe
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DeSantis in Unusual Standoff With Republican Lawmakers Over His Call for a Special Session To Boost Trump’s Deportation Plans
Mr. DeSantis is trying to show his support for President Trump’s priorities on issues ranging from what to call the Gulf of ...
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Trump plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali — but can he?
Mount McKinley was named for Republican president William McKinley ... it could be a relatively simple process. Renaming the Gulf of Mexico could be more complicated. 378913 01: Pennzenergy ...
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Interior Department says Gulf of Mexico now renamed to Gulf of America, Denali to Mount McKinley
The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed to the Gulf ... despite the official federal designation being Mount McKinley. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska last month criticized Trump's plan ...
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Letter: Renaming the Gulf of Mexico is foolish
Editor: Now that Donald Trump has decided to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America,” other world leaders may also be inclined to make name changes on the global map. Since the ...
What to know about the online pop-up shop selling 'Gulf of America' merch
The owner of Gulfofamerica.com remains unknown but the website – it sells maps, globes and other gear – is registered to ...
Resolution would require Arkansas state agencies to implement ‘Gulf of America’
An Arkansas state representative filed a resolution Wednesday to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” ...
On this island, pride and history shape reactions to Trump’s Gulf of America order
The order Trump signed instructs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the ...