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Legal challenge to Gulf renaming by mid-2025?
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Trump•Gulf of Mexico•Gulf of America•Alaskan•Denali•Mount McKinley•United States•William McKinley•Mexico
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Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, Denali to Mount McKinley via Executive Orders
Jan 24, 2025, 10:26 PM
The Trump administration has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and the Alaskan peak Denali to Mount McKinley, fulfilling a campaign promise through executive orders. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced these changes, stating that they reaffirm the nation's commitment to preserving the heritage of the United States. The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America emphasizes its central importance to the country's economic strength and vitality, while the change of Denali back to Mount McKinley honors former President William McKinley. These actions have sparked debates and mixed reactions, including opposition from Mexico, which maintains that the Gulf of Mexico name is internationally recognized.
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