
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America.' During a press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump expressed his desire to change the name, stating that 'Gulf of America' has a beautiful ring to it and is more appropriate.
Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico comes in the context of his ongoing efforts to address issues related to illegal immigration and trade with Mexico. He emphasized the need for Mexico to assist in curbing illegal immigration across the US-Mexico border and reiterated his plans to impose tariffs on Mexico.