Washington, D.C. – In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump announced the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” calling it an effort to “restore American pride in the history of American greatness.”
During a speech at a rally, Trump proclaimed, “For too long, we’ve called it the ‘Gulf of Mexico,’ but let’s be honest, it’s an indelible part of the United States. Today, we are taking back our history and renaming it the ‘Gulf of America.’”
The announcement quickly sparked debate, with Trump supporters hailing it as a bold move to reaffirm American dominance, while critics dismissed it as symbolic rhetoric without legal or geographical basis.
The renaming does not hold any official recognition from international bodies, as the Gulf of Mexico remains a recognized geographical term under international law. However, Trump insisted that the new name better reflects the Gulf’s role in American history and economy.
The statement has already drawn reactions from political analysts, historians, and officials in Mexico, with some calling it a “unilateral and baseless” decision. Despite the controversy, Trump doubled down on his stance, saying, “We’re making America great again, one name at a time.”
It remains unclear whether any official efforts will be made to enforce the new name in official U.S. documents and maps.