January 28th 2025.
In a recent move, Google has announced that they will be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. This decision comes after President Trump signed an executive order mandating the renaming of the gulf and also Mt. Denali, which will now be referred to as "Mount McKinley" on all official maps and federal communications.
The tech giant confirmed this shift on Jan. 27, and it will soon be reflected on Google Maps. The company explained that they are following the President's orders and making these changes in order to abide by official government sources. They also acknowledged that there have been some concerns about how this renaming will affect users of Google Maps, both within and outside of the United States.
"We've received a few questions about naming within Google Maps," the company stated. "Our longstanding practice is to update names based on official government sources." They went on to detail how the information will be updated and what users can expect to see depending on their location.
"For geographic features in the US, we will update Google Maps as soon as the Geographic Names Information System is updated," a series of posts read. "This means that Americans will see the Gulf of America and Mount McKinley on their maps, while non-US users will see both names to reflect the varying change."
This decision to rename the gulf and the mountain has caused some controversy, but Trump believes it is a way to honor "American greatness." He stated in his executive order that it is in the national interest to promote the rich heritage of the country and celebrate the legacy of American heroes.
The changes have not yet been implemented, but Google is working quickly to make the updates. They have also assured users that in cases where official names vary between countries, the Maps will show the local name for that area. Everyone else will still be able to see both names, as is the case with the Gulf of America.
As for the reason behind these renamings, Trump's decision to restore the name "Mount McKinley" comes from his admiration for President McKinley, who he believes made the country "very rich." Former President Obama had changed the name to Denali in 2015, in honor of Alaska natives. This new name will also be reflected on Google Maps.
In the end, the changes to the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali are a reflection of Trump's desire to honor American heroes and promote the nation's extraordinary heritage. Whether or not you agree with these decisions, Google is committed to keeping their maps updated in accordance with official government sources.
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