In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has announced that the Gulf of Mexico will now be called the “Gulf of America.” This announcement came while he was aboard Air Force One, flying over the body of water on his way to the Super Bowl.
Trump made the official declaration, stating, “We are flying right over it right now, so we thought this would be appropriate.” He also signed an executive order to formalize the name change. The captain of Air Force One acknowledged the change by informing passengers that they were flying over the newly renamed Gulf of America. Trump, pleased with the statement, responded, “He did that well.”
During a press briefing at Palm Beach International Airport, Trump reiterated his decision, saying, “We’re changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. What a beautiful name! It’s appropriate.” He further added that Mexico must take stronger measures to prevent illegal immigration into the United States.
Trump’s supporters quickly took to social media to express their approval. On X (formerly Twitter), one user wrote, “We are living in historic times, and we have the greatest President in American history—our refounding father.” Others echoed similar sentiments, with comments like “Trump is the GOAT! Promises made, promises kept!” and “Happy Gulf of America Day! The Super Bowl will now forever be linked to this historic change.”
The renaming sparked widespread reactions, with some praising the decision as a bold patriotic move, while others questioned its necessity. Despite the controversy, Google announced that it would follow government naming conventions and update its maps to reflect the change. A Google spokesperson stated, “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes based on official sources. Once recognized, Google Maps will update to show the Gulf of America.”
Trump later boasted that his announcement had gained more attention than the Super Bowl itself. “This is bigger news than the Super Bowl!” he declared. His enthusiastic supporters agreed, celebrating what they saw as a strong statement of American pride.
While many remain skeptical about whether this name change will be officially recognized worldwide, Trump and his supporters are standing by the decision, marking what they see as another historic achievement in his legacy.
As the debate continues, one thing is certain—Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico has stirred up conversations across the nation, adding yet another headline to his eventful political career.
