• Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
• February 9 has been declared Gulf of America Day, celebrated with proposed public events.
• Google Maps will display the new name for U.S. users only, while users in Mexico will still see Gulf of Mexico.
• The name change has received a mix of support and criticism, especially from Mexico and certain public figures.

In a significant move to assert American identity, President Donald Trump officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America through an executive order. Signed on his first day back in office, the executive order establishes February 9 as Gulf of America Day, aimed at restoring American pride as part of what the administration calls a campaign of renaming important landmarks.

During his flight to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, Trump shared his thoughts on the renaming, indicating that the Gulf has been integral to America’s growth and identity, asserting, “the area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico has long been an integral asset to our once burgeoning Nation” as reported by India Times.

As part of the directive, the U.S. Coast Guard has begun utilizing the new name, and all federal documents will reflect the change within 30 days according to the Newsweek. The renaming effort, however, comes amid tensions with Mexico, where officials have expressed that the name change is unnecessary and provocative.

Following this announcement, tech giant Google confirmed that its mapping services would reflect this name change for users in the U.S., while users in Mexico will still see the Gulf referred to as the Gulf of Mexico. This policy will further align with Trump’s directive, as outlined in a The Hill report. Users in other parts of the world will see both names listed on maps.

The renaming has drawn mixed reactions, with some embracing it as a return to national pride, while others caution it could exacerbate international relations, particularly with Mexico. Some U.S. lawmakers backed特朗普’s initiative, claiming it reflects rightful American ownership of the body of water, while others view it as an overly nationalistic gesture. The ramifications of this bold move, both nationally and internationally, remain to be seen.

For more details, reference the coverage from Newsweek.