Trump’s Gulf of America Renaming Spurs Global Reactions and Digital Satire

The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico has drawn criticism from Mexico, inspired satirical trends in Germany, and spotlighted tech companies' role in shaping geographic narratives.

Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America,' which has been partially implemented on platforms like Google Maps and Apple Maps.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly opposed the renaming, citing concerns over sovereignty, but no significant legal action has been reported so far.
In Germany, users mocked the renaming by labeling local water bodies as 'Golfs' on Google Maps, with humorous reviews referencing Trump's rhetoric and style.
Google has actively removed most of the satirical renamings in Germany, underscoring its policy of maintaining accurate geographic information.
The incident has reignited debates over the symbolic power of naming and the monopolization of geographic knowledge by major tech companies like Google.