On Friday, the Trump administration announced a significant change involving the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and the restoration of the name Mount McKinley for Alaska's tallest peak. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis began using the new Gulf name in official communications. Despite the administration's authority over domestic geographic names, international compliance may vary. The decision reignited a debate about historical legacy, as former President Obama had restored Denali's name in 2015, reflecting the wishes of Alaska Native groups, which has been contested by some local Republican officials.
The Trump administration announced it would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and revert Denali's name back to Mount McKinley, sparking controversy.
Governor Ron DeSantis has begun using the name Gulf of America officially in weather alerts, while the name change raises questions about jurisdiction and international name adherence.
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