House Democrats Mock 'Gulf of America' Proposal with Satirical Amendments
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's bill to rename the Gulf of Mexico faces ridicule, while a federal judge rules against White House actions targeting the press.
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced legislation to formally rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America,' expanding on President Trump's executive order.
- During a House Natural Resources Committee hearing, Democrats proposed satirical amendments, including renaming Earth to 'Trump' and the Gulf to 'Gulf of Ignorance.'
- Democratic lawmakers criticized the renaming effort as a power grab and an example of excessive adulation for former President Trump.
- U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that the Trump administration violated the First Amendment by retaliating against the Associated Press for not adopting the new name.
- Google Maps in the United States has updated its platform to reflect the name change, though international adoption remains uncertain.