In a recent executive order, President Donald Trump directed that the Gulf of Mexico be renamed the Gulf of America. This follows his broader initiative to honor American heritage by renaming national landmarks, including Mount McKinley.
Google Maps Update
Google has confirmed that it will update its maps to reflect the Gulf of America, following Trump’s executive order. The order, signed soon after Trump took office, mandates all federal maps and documents to use the new name. The change is part of Trump’s goal to preserve national heritage and celebrate America’s legacy.
Google announced on X that it will implement the update once the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) updates its database. This change will also apply to Mount McKinley, which was renamed Denali by President Obama in 2015 to honor Alaska’s indigenous population.
Trump’s order criticized Obama’s decision, calling it disrespectful. It emphasized the economic importance of the Gulf of America and positioned the renaming as a way to honor American greatness and uphold the country’s values.
Global Impact of the Change
The Gulf of America name change will appear for U.S. users once Google Maps updates. However, international users will continue to see both names based on their location. Google follows a policy of showing official names according to the user’s country of residence.
The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Mount McKinley reflects a broader effort by the Trump administration to reshape national landmarks. The goal is to reflect an idealized vision of American history. These updates will affect how landmarks are named and remembered in both the U.S. and around the world.
