Coverage dated January 6, 2025 to January 7, 2025

Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico

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President-elect Donald Trump says that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to

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Tampa Bay Times
Trump: Change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
The President-elect has lots of ideas about the world’s maps.
ABC 12 Flint
Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico (opens ABC 12 Flint)
Published Jan 7, 2025
ABC 12 Flint's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump says that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to
6ABC Philadelphia
Trump says he'll rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America,' blasts Carter over Panama Canal (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Jan 6, 2025
6ABC Philadelphia's feed description
Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mar-a-Lago. It's his second news conference since becoming president-elect.
Washington Examiner
Trump says he'll rename Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description
Donald Trump held a press conference at Mar-a-Lago that touched on foreign policy, including the Panana Canal, Greenland, Canada, and the Israel-Hamas war.
Yellowhammer News
Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'The Gulf of America' (opens Yellowhammer News)
Published Jan 6, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Trump floats the idea of renaming Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Jan 6, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
He did not provide details on when or how he would make a possible change.
Forbes
‘Gulf Of America’: Trump Says He’ll Rename Gulf Of Mexico (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Forbes's feed description
Trump has also suggested taking ownership of Canada, Greenland and the Panama Canal in recent weeks.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Trump says he wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’ (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Jan 6, 2025
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
Trump discussed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the ‘Gulf of America’ Tuesday when announcing another major investment he’s secured.
The Daily Dot
'It's ours': Trump wants the Gulf of Mexico to become the 'Gulf of America' (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Jan 6, 2025
The Daily Dot's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that he will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America.'
CBS News
Trump says he wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America" (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 6, 2025
CBS News's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.
RedState
Trump: Let's Rename the Gulf of Mexico (opens RedState)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Newsweek
Would changing the Gulf of Mexico's name affect Americans? (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration will rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."
AL.com
Trump proposes new name for the Gulf of Mexico: ‘It has a beautiful ring’ (opens AL.com)
Published Jan 6, 2025
AL.com's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump announced his plans to rename the “Gulf of Mexico” in a press conference this morning at Mar-a-Lago.
Blaze Media
Trump says he will rename the Gulf of Mexico (opens Blaze Media)
Published Jan 6, 2025
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Trump has threatened to slap Mexico with tariffs over illegal border crossings.
WFAA Dallas
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico (opens WFAA Dallas)
Published Jan 6, 2025
WFAA Dallas's feed description
Trump's comments came while complaining that Biden was undermining his transition to power by banning offshore energy drilling in most federal waters.
Washington Times
Trump vows to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico (opens Washington Times)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Washington Times's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday vowed to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to reflect its proximity to America.
Newsweek
Donald Trump floats changing name of Gulf of Mexico (opens Newsweek)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
President-elect Trump continued his focus on Mexico, its immigration and tariffs, by noting he wants to change the gulf's name.
Fox News
'Beautiful name': Trump announces Gulf of Mexico will get new, pro-America revamp (opens Fox News)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Fox News's feed description
President-elect Trump announced the Gulf of Mexico is getting a new name: The Gulf of America.
KOB 4
Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that? (opens KOB 4)
Published Jan 6, 2025
KOB 4's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump says that he would move to try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.” Tuesday's remarks are his latest suggestion to redraw the map of the Western Hemisphere.
Breitbart News
Donald Trump: I Will Rename the Gulf of Mexico ‘the Gulf of America’ (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jan 6, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.”
The Hill
Trump muses over renaming Gulf of Mexico ‘Gulf of America’ (opens The Hill)
Published Jan 6, 2025
The Hill's feed description
President-elect Trump on Tuesday told reporters he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America as he bemoaned that Mexico was taking advantage of the United States on trade and immigration. “We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America,”…
The Daily Caller
Trump Plans On Changing Gulf Of Mexico’s Name To ‘Gulf Of America’ (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Jan 6, 2025
The Daily Caller's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump announced his plan to change the Gulf of Mexico’s name to the “Gulf of America” during a Tuesday press conference.
Time
Could Trump Really Rename the Gulf of Mexico? (opens Time)
Published Jan 7, 2025
Time's feed description
In a press-conference, the President-elect said he would try to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” a name he said has a “beautiful ring to it.”
The Daily Dot
Trump Wants To Call It The Gulf Of America, Starts A Meme Flood (opens The Daily Dot)
Published Jan 7, 2025
The Daily Dot's feed description
A Gulf of America meme storm has hit social media after Donald Trump announced that he intends to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
FOX 6 Milwaukee
Donald Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America': How can that be done? (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)
Published Jan 7, 2025
FOX 6 Milwaukee's feed description
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will rename the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America," during a news conference on Jan. 7. Here are the details on the gulf, as well as ways to change the name of a geographical feature in the U.S.

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