Trump Proposes Renaming Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Donald Trump announced his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico, citing U.S. dominance in the region and immigration concerns.

• During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump stated that the Gulf of Mexico would be renamed the 'Gulf of America,' calling it a more appropriate name for the U.S.-dominated region.
• Trump linked the proposed name change to his criticism of Mexico, accusing the country of failing to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the U.S.
• The announcement drew mixed reactions online, with some praising the move as patriotic and others dismissing it as trivial or symbolic nationalism.
• Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed support for the proposal, pledging to introduce legislation to formalize the name change.
• The Gulf of Mexico, a vital ecological and economic resource, has held its name since the 16th century, and any official renaming would face significant legal and international challenges.