Overview

• President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America,' calling it a 'beautiful and appropriate' name.
• Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded by suggesting the U.S. be renamed 'América Mexicana,' referencing a 17th-century map showing parts of the U.S. once under Mexican control.
• Sheinbaum dismissed Trump's claim that Mexico is 'run by cartels,' asserting that 'the people rule' in Mexico.
• The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Trump and Sheinbaum over issues like tariffs, immigration policies, and drug enforcement strategies.
• Trump has also hinted at potential military or economic actions to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, raising concerns among global leaders.