Company Makes Change Complying With Trump Order
In a move that has stirred both admiration and debate, Google officially recognized the renamed Gulf of America on its mapping system Monday, aligning with President Donald Trump’s executive order that rechristened the Gulf of Mexico as part of his sweeping agenda to restore American pride. The change came just one day after Trump proclaimed February 9 as “Gulf of America Day,” marking the occasion as a historic moment in his administration’s first month back in office.
There it is — Gulf of America
Sooo pathetic
— Outspoken™️ (@out5p0ken.bsky.social) February 10, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Trump made the announcement aboard Air Force One on Sunday while flying over the body of water now officially recognized as the Gulf of America. With his signature bravado, he called the renaming “even bigger than the Super Bowl,” emphasizing its significance in the broader mission of reaffirming America’s greatness. The moment was punctuated by the pilot’s announcement over the intercom, marking the first official flight of Air Force One over the renamed gulf since the executive order took effect.
Google has just removed Pride Month and Black History Month from the calendar app.
This comes as they obeyed Trump by changing the Gulf of Mexico’s name to “Gulf of America.”
L— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen.bsky.social) February 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In the text of the order, Trump laid out his reasoning for the change, framing it as part of a larger effort to reinforce national pride and historical recognition. “As my Administration restores American pride in the history of American greatness, it is fitting and appropriate for our great Nation to come together and commemorate this momentous occasion and the renaming of the Gulf of America,” the proclamation reads. The document formally establishes February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day, cementing the renaming as an annual observance.
Fuck you Google Maps. I'm looking at this from Canada.A
— Tim Bousquet (@timbousquet.bsky.social) February 10, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico on Trump’s first day in office, January 20, was met with both celebration and criticism. Supporters view it as a bold reclamation of America’s influence and legacy, while detractors argue that the move disregards the geographical and historical significance of the original name.
Despite the controversy, major platforms like Google Maps have swiftly updated their systems to reflect the change, reinforcing its official recognition.
Lots of people are giving Google Maps a one star reviews - the best one so far is: "Gulf of America, never heard of it". I'll be sending 'em my one star review later.
— Pete Suters (@pijayess.bsky.social) February 11, 2025 at 7:09 AM