‘We’re going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America!’

Wait, what? It felt like a throwaway idea amongst the more serious topics covered by President-Elect Donald Trump during his Tuesday press conference. But, many commenters couldn’t help but punch&nbsp;their fists in the air and scream out a very patriotic, ‘Heck, yeah!’

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Of course, some couldn’t get behind the renaming of the large body of water. But, they were quickly straightened out by other commenters.

Renaming the gulf would truly have ‘global’ implications.

Many liked the ‘Gulf of America’ moniker, but others had their own ideas.

Is this all a distraction to get Trump’s detractors focused on something silly while he works on something more serious? Maybe. But, we have to admit the ‘Gulf of America’ does have an awesome ring to it!

 {ai:summary}<p>President-Elect Donald Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" during a recent press conference, sparking mixed reactions online. While some embraced the idea as a patriotic gesture, others criticized it as a distraction from more pressing issues like immigration and election security.</p><p>The proposal ignited a flurry of commentary, with supporters suggesting alternative names and expressing enthusiasm for the change. Critics, however, questioned the seriousness of the suggestion, pondering whether it was a tactic to divert attention from significant matters. #politics</p>

Well, Water You Think of That? Trump Wants to Rename Gulf of Mexico to ‘Gulf of America’

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