In response to President Trump's mandate on January 20, Google Maps altered the name of the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for users in the United States. This rapid change resulted in widespread criticism, especially on social media, where users began posting negative reviews despite these being hidden from public view. While this adjustment reflects an alignment with government naming conventions, other mapping services like Apple Maps and Bing have yet to follow suit. The controversy underscores the political implications of geographical naming.
As a response to President Trump's order, Google Maps swiftly updated its label for the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' for U.S. users.
This change in naming sparked a significant backlash on social media, where users expressed their dissatisfaction through negative reviews on Google Maps.
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