President Donald Trump had one final task to complete before traveling to Super Bowl LIX. As he flew in Air Force One, he was busy signing the documents that would change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Despite the fact that this executive action was overshadowed by the pomp and circumstance of the sports arena, some people took notice, regardless of whether it was done on purpose.
Official documents proclaim February 9, 2025, to be the inaugural “Gulf of America Day.” The president added, “I call upon public officials and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.” Well, one way to start the day is to go to a sporting event. The phrase “Gulf of America” was first used in an official context by the US Coast Guard, which began using it as soon as the ink dried on Trump’s pen while traveling. Nonetheless, Trump had been preparing this shift for a while. The Chiefs versus. Eagles Super Bowl matchup prompted the internet to provide its opinions, and the responses were distinctly divided.
Although Donald Trump’s appearance at the Super Bowl was enough to draw attention, his audacious decision to fly to New Orleans, Louisiana, ought to have generated even more discussion. The Eagles’ surprise victory over the Chiefs and the glittering lights of the Caesars Superdome distracted many, but Taylor Swift’s costume and the name change remained unnoticed.However, some astute observers couldn’t help but notice when the White House announced the gulf’s name change on its official X account, which was once known as Twitter.
Interestingly, Marianne Williamson, a previous presidential contender, merely replied, “Ugh,” while another poster uploaded a picture of the gulf with the caption, “Gulf of the Least Educated States.” Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene fervently wished everyone a “HAPPY GULF OF AMERICA DAY!!” while Elon Musk celebrated the moment by tweeting two American flag emojis.
However, none of these social media experts should have been shocked when Trump used the pretext of a diversion to push through something that may not be as popular as he has been envisioning. The president is burying something he may be quite proud of by switching to “Gulf of America” and making the current Super Bowl Sunday an official day of celebration.
The celebration of “Gulf of America Day” is one of the more symbolic decrees that followed President Donald Trump’s campaign of lowering everyday prices and halting inflation. Although the body of water that hugs up against the south-central coast of North and Central America has been called many different names over the years, Trump has been on a crusade for American manifest destiny, making February 9 a day to remember.
The New York Post claims that on January 20, the day of his inauguration, Trump made it a point to rename the gulf.That day, he signed an order that sought to “[restore] names that honor American greatness.” How Mexican officials feel about the switch is still up in the air, though. It’s interesting that I’ve never discussed it with them. “We made the call,” Trump declared. Although online maps have already been altered to reflect the change, there is no information on the kinds of events that will be held to honor the day other than watching the Super Bowl.
