Donald Trump Says Gulf of Mexico Will Now Be Called 'Gulf of America.' Congress Is Already Prepping Legislation

Mar. 15, 2025

President-electDonald Trumpis readying his plans for when heenters office on Jan. 20.

During apress conferenceon Tuesday, Jan. 7, the 78-year-old shared his plan for renaming the Gulf of Mexico.

“We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America,” Trump told reporters. “Which has a beautiful ring. That covers a lot of territory. The Gulf of America, what a beautiful name. And it’s appropriate. It’s appropriate.”

President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’.Scott Olson/Getty

Scott Olson/Getty

Trump, who is known for hisstrict stance on immigration, added, “And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to pour into our country.”

Georgia Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greenequickly confirmed onXthat she is preparing legislation to make Trump’s wish a reality.

As of 2024, Gulf of Mexico federal offshore oil production accounts for 14% of total U.S. crude oil production and federal offshore natural gas production in the Gulf accounts for 5% of total U.S. dry production, according to theU.S. Energy Information Administration.

The Gulf of Mexico borders both America and Mexico as well as Cuba.Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty

Geography Photos/Universal Images Group via Getty

Ahead of hisinauguration, Trump has spoken out multiple times, threatening to impose tariffs on both Mexico and the neighboring country of Canada.

Trump’s threat of a 25% increase in tariffs on Canadian goods has been credited as part of the reason Canadian Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau announced his plans to step downon Monday, Jan. 6, as soon as a replacement can be found.

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In response to Trudeau’s news, Trump sarcastically wrote on Truth Social, “Many people in Canada LOVE being the 51st State,” referencing his running bit that Canada should not be its own country.

“If Canada merged with the U.S., there would be no Tariffs, taxes would go way down, and they would be TOTALLY SECURE from the threat of the Russian and Chinese Ships that are constantly surrounding them,” he continued. “Together, what a great Nation it would be!!!”

source: people.com