The Internet Is Having A Field Day Over Donald Trump Saying He's Going To Change The Name Of The Gulf Of Mexico

Matt Stopera

7 January 2025 at 1:28 pm·2-min read

Donald Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America."

Trump speaks at a podium adorned with US flags during a live news event in Palm Beach, FL — Fox

Yep, for real.

Map showing the Gulf of Mexico, surrounding U.S. states, and parts of Mexico. Major cities like Houston and New Orleans are labeled — Goralikus / Getty Images/iStockphoto

He announced this "change" at a press conference:

Trump: "We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America."(He's serious.) pic.twitter.com/qHB7A7aqzm
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 7, 2025

FOX/Twitter: @atrupar

"We're going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America,' which has a beautiful ring. That covers a lot of territory. The Gulf of America, what a beautiful name," he said. "And It's appropriate. It's appropriate. And Mexico has to stop allowing millions of people to stop pouring into our country, they can stop 'em."

A person speaks at a podium with U.S. flags behind. Fox News caption reads: "NOW: TRUMP ON FOREIGN POLICY" with a Palm Beach, FL location tag — Fox

People have a lot to say about this one!

I fear we've already lost the plot and he's not even POTUS yet 😵‍💫 https://t.co/OH2BVktxVy
— Andrew Postal (@adpostal90) January 7, 2025

Fox/ Twitter: @adpostal90

"The era of the 'Wait, Can He Do That?' news cycle has returned," one person said.

The era of the "Wait, Can He Do That?" news cycle has returned https://t.co/XBbPHrAxDx
— Andrew Egger (@EggerDC) January 7, 2025

Twitter: @EggerDC

"I am confident this will make eggs cheaper," another person chimed in.

I am confident this will make eggs cheaper. https://t.co/9mAIGotGmx
— Nathan Hatton (@NathanHatton1) January 7, 2025

Twitter: @NathanHatton1

And this person joked, "you can tell he thought of this right on the spot in that moment and honestly its really impressive improv."

you can tell he thought of this right on the spot in that moment and honestly its really impressive improv https://t.co/sMOQrtkhAL
— sean yoo (@SeanYoo) January 7, 2025

Twitter: @SeanYoo

Anyway, this is surely to blow up more, so here are the funniest reactions to the whole thing:

Who’s “we”? https://t.co/EB0tjTTPDN
— PlayTheMusic (@onesidonly) January 7, 2025

Fox/Twitter: @onesidonly

https://t.co/Sz0bD9HW3k pic.twitter.com/zIXBXlNji7
— Josh Alba (@JoshuaAlba) January 7, 2025

Fox/ Netflix/Twitter: @JoshuaAlba

Sure, Jan... #smh https://t.co/4ExjY1pIXm
— The Randy Report 🇺🇸 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 (@randyslovacek) January 7, 2025

Fox/Twitter: @randyslovacek

Every meteorologist in the country right now hearing Gulf of America pic.twitter.com/7SDJaD7YFJ
— Janessa Webb (@JanessaWebb) January 7, 2025

Twitter: @JanessaWebb

Where are my Freedom Fries? https://t.co/cfPXw90EhI
— DELETE (@JubileeDJ) January 7, 2025

Fox/Twitter: @JubileeDJ

https://t.co/P1atJ9Ez0T pic.twitter.com/LW2ZXWxYAb
— jessica dabbit 🍯 (@cannablissful) January 7, 2025

Fox/Twitter: @cannablissful

And New Mexico will now be called New America. And Tex Mex will now be called Tex America https://t.co/QqfWUkikeO
— Dem Saints (@LDS_Dems) January 7, 2025

Fox/Twitter: @LDS_Dems

The second Trump presidency is going to be all about getting weird https://t.co/Z2Xychtn20
— george slopadopolus (@mustachetoilet) January 7, 2025

Fox/Twitter: @mustachetoilet

And lastly:

dawg we're only 7 days into 2025 https://t.co/X4pqvyJVMw
— 🔻🇭🇹ayiti pou ayisyen yo (@francophobicc) January 7, 2025

Fox/Twitter: @francophobicc

Bye!

A 3D-rendered map showing the Gulf of Mexico, parts of the southern United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean islands — Frankramspott / Getty Images

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