Trump’s Renaming of Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' Faces Pushback

The White House defends the name change, but Mexico and media outlets reject the unilateral decision.

President Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America,' effective for U.S. government use.
Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Bing Maps have updated their platforms to reflect the name change for U.S. users, with variations for international audiences.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has criticized the move, stating it violates international norms, and is considering legal action against Google for adopting the change.
Major news organizations, including the Associated Press and Reuters, continue to use 'Gulf of Mexico,' citing international recognition and historical precedent.
The White House has barred Associated Press reporters from events, escalating tensions over press freedom and the administration's demands for compliance on the name change.