In a notable move, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis referred to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in an executive order, ahead of any formal action from President Trump. This came after Trump expressed during his inaugural address a commitment to rename the body of water, which led to laughter from Hillary Clinton. DeSantis, attending the inauguration, demonstrated his alignment with Trump’s agenda by proceeding with this renaming despite Trump not yet taking action, highlighting how Republican leaders may rapidly support Trump's initiatives.
Gov. Ron DeSantis officially referred to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in a proactive move before President Trump acted on his pledge.
DeSantis' action with the Gulf's name reflects how Republican leaders are preemptively aligning with Trump's agenda during his presidency.
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