Mexican president reacts to Trump's Gulf of America plan: 'For the entire world it is still the Gulf of Mexico'
Mexican president reacts to Trump's Gulf of America plan: 'For the entire world it is still the Gulf of Mexico'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's effort to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America — that he can call it whatever he likes as long as its his country's territory. Trump has also been eyeing Greenland, the Panama Canal and Canada.
Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump's executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."
Sheinbaum stated that while Trump can refer to the American part of the body of water as the Gulf of America, the rest of the world will continue to refer to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump signed the order on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inaugural promise, citing the Gulf's importance to the U.S. economy. Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico’s stance on territorial integrity.
This follows Trump’s recent controversial foreign policy ideas, including proposing Canada as a U.S. state, acquiring Greenland, and considering military action to reclaim the Panama Canal.
How long till he talks about living space in the south?
For most Americans it’s still the Gulf of Mexico.
For most Americans
I feel that this somehow requires a "sane" qualifier.
hes using the words we use to name and identify things as a wedge.
can his fucking cholesterol congeal a little faster please.
I suppose you mean for most US citizens :P
While I love pedantry, and find interest in the confusion and irritation using "American" to mean "U.S. Citizen" can cause; in this case, using American is fine for either definition ("U.S. Citizen" or "Person who lives in the American continent(s)"). Either way, the comment is correct and has similar meaning. :D
I remember "freedom fries"
Remember, this loud stupid shit is meant to distract from the important shit.
I don't respect my own nation enough anymore to care what we call locations. Nice to see other nations don't respect our dictates either.
Has the US ever really been worth any level of respect?
Personally I think things like this help let me know how much of a dumbass someone is. If I hear someone call it that, I know not to trust any information that ever comes out of their mouth again because they are an absolute dumbass.
Maybe we should rename it after Donald. It could be the Gulf of Knowledge. (For my non-native English speaking audience, in this context gulf means a large lack.)
It would fit well with the 1984 route they're taking.
I picture him trying to hide the word Mexico with his small hands.
or sharpie illustrations?
I respect President Sheinbaum. I do not respect Insurrectionist Trump. I’d rather the United Corporations of America become Mexican territory right now.
They have universal Healthcare too, so it would definitely be a win
Some of you can join Canada, some Mexico, and the rest left to rot.
Mexico, Panama, Greenland, et al might want to remember Russia's playbook for occupying Crimea ... The little green men quietly flooding in on vacation. I can see some copycat bullshit happening from the u.s.
This is not a new thing. American shitstains have been trying to take Cabos for years.
I wonder who, apart from those who sell maps, might be interested in this nonsense.
@Foni @MicroWave This could be turned into a MAGA loyalty test for the press. When reporters and weather reports refer to the Gulf, they will have to choose between the long-established name or the one that pleases MAGA.
Considering how craven the USA press has been, I think they'll obey in advance and start calling it Gulf of America, but I think most of the foreign press will not.
Fuck, I hate how correct you are.
Oh great, nonsense shibboleths. Definitely the start of healthy governance
It’s the only gulf near America
They can just call it “The Gulf”
Retardo Mr. T didn't pay attention in school because his dady paid for it. Otherwise he would know the definition of a gulf (not golf), and that it doesn't imply possession.
What, is he goanna rename NewMexico to NewAmerica? Cuz that is something he could try. Maybe California should be now called Smokyfirefornia? Cali is from "caliente" or hot. But California is not just hot, its on fire! Oh but is we must keep it Spanish... Humofuegornia. Just bringing up a few examples of more logical changes within his abuse of power.
Maybe Florida could go by "sharknadoida" or Hurricorida. Texas would an easy change to California, it's fucking hot there. Alabama could be Notobama or just Racistama.
Just examples. I could name Mexico like Druxico. But I got no jurismydicktion there.
No, Spanish has been banned. From now on, Los Angeles shall be known as The Angels, Las Vegas as The Meadows, Florida as Blossomed, Nevada as Snowfall...
Next time there's an oil spill it'll be a "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America" problem I bet.😆
It's been 2 days and I'm so fing tired already.
Stupid fucking circus
Meanwhile Florida press releases are using the "Gulf of America" phrase in critical communications which will just confuse and potentially kill people when they need important information the most.
Christ on a shitstick. Like we really needed this.
That's not how naming things work.