The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Google Maps have officially updated their records to reflect President Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and Alaska’s Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley. The move is part of Trump’s executive order to restore names that honor American history and greatness.
It’s Not Just Official, It’s Google Official
The FAA issued a charting notice confirming the changes to its aeronautical maps and data systems, aligning with Trump’s Executive Order 14172, “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness.”
“This Charting Notice implements President Trump’s direction… that the names be changed,” the FAA notice reads.
Google Maps followed suit, updating the U.S. version of its platform to display the new names. The Gulf of Mexico will still appear in the Mexican version of Google Maps, and international users will see both names side by side.
Congress Pushed to Cement the Change
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene had already introduced a bill on January 9 to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The bill requires the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to update all maps and documents within 180 days, ensuring that a future Democrat administration can’t erase Trump’s legacy with a simple executive order.
“It’s our gulf. The rightful name is the Gulf of America, and it’s what the entire world should refer to it as,” Greene declared.
States Get On Board For American Greatness
Florida wasted no time officially adopting the Gulf of America name. Governor Ron DeSantis was the first state leader to reference the newly renamed waters in an emergency declaration ahead of a winter storm.
Meanwhile, Trump doubled down on the rebranding by proclaiming February 9 as “Gulf of America Day” while flying over the waters en route to Super Bowl LIX.
Mount McKinley: Alaska Senator Throws a Fit
Trump’s executive order also restored the name of Mount McKinley, North America’s highest peak, undoing Obama’s 2015 renaming to Denali.
“McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.”
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski, a frequent critic of Trump, immediately lashed out at the decision.
“I strongly disagree with the President’s decision on Denali. Our nation’s tallest mountain must continue to be known by the rightful name bestowed by Alaska’s Koyukon Athabascans,” Murkowski whined.
Trump Restores History, The Left Melts Down
Trump’s latest moves aren’t just about restoring names—they’re about restoring national pride and erasing the left’s attempts to rewrite American history. While Democrats scream about “tradition” when it suits them, they had no problem erasing McKinley’s name or pretending the Gulf of America wasn’t a key part of America’s dominance in the region.
By ensuring these names appear on federal documents, aeronautical charts, and global mapping systems, Trump is cementing his America First vision in history—whether the left likes it or not.
