Mon Feb 10 08:47:19 UTC 2025: ## Trump Officially Renames Gulf of Mexico “Gulf of America”
**New Orleans, LA –** In a move sparking both celebration and controversy, former US President Donald Trump officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” during a visit to New Orleans on Sunday. The announcement, made aboard Air Force One, coincided with the declaration of February 9th as “Gulf of America Day.”
Trump signed an executive order titled “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness,” mandating the change within 30 days. The order encompasses the US continental shelf area bordering Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, extending to Mexico and Cuba’s maritime boundaries. The former president justified the renaming by emphasizing the Gulf’s historical contribution to American trade and economic development.
Reports suggest the US Coast Guard has already begun using the new nomenclature in official communications. While the change will affect government documents and maps, the adoption by educational institutions remains uncertain.
Trump’s announcement comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions with Mexico. The former president recently threatened tariffs on Mexican goods before a reported agreement to deploy Mexican National Guard troops to the border. Whether this renaming is a deliberate political gesture remains a topic of speculation.
The former president’s actions have been met with a mixed reaction, with supporters celebrating a reclamation of American identity and critics questioning the practicality and potential diplomatic ramifications of the name change. The long-term effects of this official renaming on international relations and public perception remain to be seen.
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