The article discusses President Trump's executive order attempting to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. While many found the idea absurd, it escalated concerns around the implications of such changes. The Associated Press declared it would continue using the name Gulf of Mexico, emphasizing the importance of global recognition. The piece also highlights a history of name changes, referring to Obama’s decision to rename Mt. McKinley to Denali. The situation became tense when an AP reporter was banned from an event for their stance, raising alarms about press freedoms.
The Associated Press announced it would continue to call the body of water the Gulf of Mexico, highlighting the need for globally recognized names.
In 2015, Alaska's Mt. McKinley was changed to Denali to honor traditions of Alaska Natives, showing a precedent for name changes.
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