Google Maps to update Gulf of America after Trump's order in the US

Google renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, restores Mount McKinley per Trump’s orders in America

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Google announced on Monday that it will update its Maps app to reflect recent name changes mandated by the Trump administration.

The Gulf of Mexico will be renamed the "Gulf of America" in Google Maps for users in the United States, following updates to “official government sources.”

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The tech giant also confirmed it will revert to the name "Mount McKinley" for Alaska's highest peak, replacing its current name, Denali.

This change aligns with executive orders signed last week by President Donald Trump, which direct federal agencies to update official maps and communications with these new names.

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Addressing public inquiries, Google explained in a post on X: “We have a longstanding practice of applying name changes when they have been updated in official government sources.” The company clarified that users in Mexico will continue to see "Gulf of Mexico" displayed, while international users will see both names.

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President Trump defended the decision, emphasizing the historical significance of the name changes. He praised former President William McKinley for his economic contributions, stating that McKinley "made the country very rich through tariffs and talent." The Gulf renaming, Trump added, reflects his administration’s focus on U.S. sovereignty.

The mountain's name was originally changed to Denali in 2015 by President Barack Obama’s administration to honor Alaska Natives, for whom the name holds cultural and historical significance. The decision to restore "Mount McKinley" marks a symbolic reversal of that gesture, reigniting debates over the preservation of indigenous heritage versus historical traditions.

Google’s updates will begin rolling out in the coming weeks, ensuring compliance with federal naming standards while accommodating regional preferences.