Crenshaw took to social media platform X to voice his concerns, stating, "Hey @tim_cook, just noticed Apple Maps still calls it the Gulf of Mexico. Sent a report through the app, but thought you’d want to know!" He also shared an image of himself submitting a formal complaint to Apple, asserting that the "name is wrong."
As reported by Mediaite, Trump's executive order, signed earlier this week, mandates the Secretary of the Interior to "take all appropriate actions to rename" the specified region of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The order outlines a 30-day timeline for this change, emphasizing that the U.S. Continental Shelf area, bordered by Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, should be renamed. The directive further instructs the Secretary to update the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to reflect this change and to eliminate all references to the Gulf of Mexico from federal documents and communications.
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In a move to implement this directive, Trump has put forward Doug Burgum, the former Governor of North Dakota, as his nominee for Secretary of the Interior. Burgum's confirmation is pending Senate approval, with Walter Cruickshank currently serving as the acting secretary. Meanwhile, Florida has taken the lead among U.S. states by officially adopting the name "Gulf of America" in an emergency weather warning, a decision made shortly after Trump's inauguration.
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The renaming initiative underscores a broader conservative agenda that seeks to reinforce national identity and sovereignty. By advocating for such changes, proponents aim to assert American influence and values, particularly in regions of strategic importance. The move has sparked debate, with supporters viewing it as a rightful assertion of American heritage, while critics question the necessity and implications of altering established geographical nomenclature. As the process unfolds, the outcome will likely reflect broader discussions on national identity and governance.