What’s in a name? A lot, according to President Donald Trump, especially when it comes to putting America first.

In his inaugural speech on Monday, Trump repeated his wish to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

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Trump issued an executive order on the first day of his presidency to rename Denali mountain in Alaska as well as the Gulf of Mexico{ai:summary}<p>President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of names in his inaugural speech, advocating for a rebranding of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. He also signed an executive order to restore the name Mount McKinley to the highest peak in North America, reversing the 2015 designation of Denali.</p><p>Trump's actions reflect a broader agenda to honor American heritage and greatness through the renaming of significant geographical landmarks. #politics</p>

Trump wants to impose name changes for Denali and Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that?

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