In southernmost Louisiana, the Gulf of Mexico has deep historical and cultural significance. A recent executive order by President Trump renaming it the Gulf of America took many residents by surprise, prompting new thoughts about the body of water they have long lived alongside. While some found the name change puzzling, others embraced it, seeing it as a recognition of the water's vital role in American identity and economy. This shift has led to a reevaluation of how communities relate to the region's most influential natural feature.
When President Trump issued an executive order last month to rename it the Gulf of America, communities along the coast found themselves thinking about the basin in a way many never had before.
For many Gulf Coast residents, the change was surprising, if not puzzling – the order was unexpected and not exactly responding to a groundswell.
Still, many have accepted it, seeing the move as a reflection of how central the body of water is to the country's identity and economy.
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