Republicans in Gulf states push to embrace Gulf of America name
- Governor DeSantis signed two bills into law on Monday regarding the Gulf of Mexico.
- These bills aim to fulfill a directive to rename the body of water along Florida's west coast.
- HB 575 changes 92 statutory references, while HB 549 updates K-12 learning materials.
- Senator DiCeglie stated, "Florida is proud to follow the leadership of President Trump."
- Materials purchased after July 1 will use the new name in Florida schools.
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Republicans in the southern states of the United States are lobbying for their entities to formally adopt the name Gulf of the United States—as President Donald Trump has designated the Gulf of Mexico—and demand its use in maps, textbooks, and markings.This week, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis enacted two bills requiring the use of “United States Gulf” in state legislation and textbooks. What are the U.S. states seeking to rename the Gulf of Mexi…
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) — Republicans in southern U.S. states are pushing to have their states formally renamed the Gulf States—as President Donald Trump has designated the Gulf…
Republicans in Gulf states push to embrace Gulf of America name
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Southern Republicans are pushing their states to formally embrace the name Gulf of America — the name President Donald Trump has bestowed on the Gulf of Mexico — and require its use on maps, textbooks and signs. This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills requiring the use of “Gulf of America” in state law and textbooks. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry in March signed an executive order directing state materials to r…
Disney actor admits to 'fear for deportation' — takes shot at Trump supporters over Gulf of America
Disney and "Star Wars" actor Diego Luna took jabs at President Trump's supporters during an exchange with television host Jimmy Kimmel.Things immediately got political for Luna during his appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" when the host asked him about the recent body of water name-change from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America."Are you guys also not calling it the Gulf of America or is that just us?" Kimmel asked the Mexican, who resides…
Breaking: Florida Declares ‘Gulf of America’—Is This the Boldest Move Yet?
In a bold move that has made national headlines, Florida has become the first state in the U.S. to officially adopt the new name for the Gulf of Mexico, now to be known as the “Gulf of America.” This change follows a directive from President Donald Trump, who signed an executive order on January 20, 2025, which required federal agencies to replace the Gulf of Mexico name with “Gulf of America.” The goal? To honor the Gulf’s economic importance a…
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