
(TheRedAlertNews.com) – In a new victory for patriots scored by Donald Trump, Google has announced it will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on Google Maps for U.S. users, following an executive order from the president.
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Google’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” and revert Denali back to “Mount McKinley” underscores the significant impact of political influence in mapping services.
Such changes highlight the power of digital platforms to shape public perception and reflect a conservative agenda to preserve America’s heritage.
The intertwined nature of politics and geographic representation continues to spark debate on national identity and historical recognition.
Google’s move, as confirmed by the U.S. Interior Department, is part of a directive to reclaim and preserve America’s legacy.
In Mexico, the Gulf will still be named the Gulf of Mexico, while international users will see both names.
The executive actions fulfill promises Trump made during his campaign, asserting America’s prominent global position.
Mentioning the renaming in his inaugural address, Trump emphasized America’s quest for global respect and power.
This act aligns with other executive actions taken during his first days in office, including renaming North America’s highest peak back to Mount McKinley, aiming to honor former President William McKinley.
Maps in the U.S. will reflect these changes as soon as they are registered in the government’s geographic names system.
The naming change reflects Trump’s intent to link the Gulf of America to immigration issues, alluding to America’s control over its borders and resources.
Despite criticism from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, who humorously suggested renaming North America as “América Mexicana,” Trump’s decision shows a focus on reinforcing American identity.
“As directed by the president, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America and North America’s highest peak will once again bear the name Mount McKinley,” said the U.S. Interior Department, cited by The Guardian.
Google’s practice of applying changes from official government sources keeps the platform aligned with political directions.
This approach is similar to its handling of other naming disputes, such as the “Sea of Japan (East Sea)” and “Persian Gulf (Arabian Gulf).”
There is historical precedent: in 2012, Iran threatened action against Google for dropping the name Persian Gulf from Maps.
Changes to the Gulf of Mexico, known by its original name for about 400 years, prompt mixed responses.
The Associated Press and other international entities are not obligated to recognize these new names, showcasing the complexities in international geographic nomenclature.
As Google updates its Maps platform to reflect these newly designated names, the renaming efforts by the Trump administration serve as a reminder of the deep interplay between politics and technology in influencing perceptions of place and history.
Google said it will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America" on its Maps app after the Trump administration’s executive orders. https://t.co/2gh0nrYEjL
— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) January 28, 2025
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