Since his return to the White House, Donald Trump has moved quickly to implement several changes.
His administration has reversed policies from the previous government, issued executive orders on immigration and defense, and taken steps to reshape international agreements.
Many of these actions align with the promises he made during his campaign, aiming to reinforce national identity and strengthen the country’s global position.
One of the more unexpected changes involves a shift in geographic naming.
The Trump administration has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" for use in the United States.
Not the Only Name Change
The U.S. Department of the Interior confirmed the update, stating it was part of an effort to reclaim historical names and assert American influence.
Google Maps, a widely used mapping service owned by Alphabet, has announced that it will implement the change in the United States, according to Digi24.
Users within the country will see "Gulf of America" on their maps, while those in Mexico will continue to see "Gulf of Mexico." Outside of these two nations, both names will appear.
In addition to renaming the gulf, Trump has ordered that Denali, the highest peak in North America, be restored to its previous name, Mount McKinley.
The decision reverses a change made by the Obama administration in 2015, which had given the mountain its native Alaskan name.
The renaming of these landmarks has sparked debate. Supporters argue that it is a necessary step in preserving traditional American names and reinforcing national pride.
Others believe it serves no practical purpose and is purely political. On social media, reactions have been divided, with some backing the decision and others dismissing it as unnecessary.
Trump has actively engaged with the public regarding these changes. On platform X, he encouraged users to voice their support, even promising to follow back those who agreed with the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.
Google has not yet provided an exact timeline for when the new names will appear on its maps, but the update is expected to take effect once official geographic records are adjusted.
