Along Gulf coast, Trump’s plan for ‘Gulf of America’ touches residents’ pride; some wonder what difference will it make
Jan 22, 2025
President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico has left residents along the Gulf Coast sharply divided. Some say it awakens their pride in the U.S. while others suggest it’s a silly distraction. The order, which Trump signed Monday night, his first day in office, directs the secretary of the Interior Department to take all the needed steps to change the name to “Gulf of America” within 30 days.