Donald Trump stated that he once considered naming the "Gulf of America" after himself before deciding against it because he felt it was "inappropriate" — while clarifying that he was only joking.

Speaking on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures," President Trump said:

“I thought about calling it the ‘Gulf of Trump,’ but then I realized that wouldn't be right… you know, I’m joking.”

🌊 Debate surrounding the renaming of the body of water

Earlier, Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” immediately upon returning to power.

He argued that:

  • The U.S. holds the majority of the region's coastline
  • The new name reflects the role of the United States

However, according to data from the U.S. Geological Survey, the U.S. actually controls about 46% of the coastline, not 93% as claimed.

🛢️ Related to energy strategy and Hormuz

These remarks come amid rising global energy tensions, particularly at the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump recently stated:

  • The U.S. is preparing to export large quantities of oil and gas to lower gasoline prices.
  • Many tankers are heading toward the U.S. to refuel.
  • The U.S. possesses abundant, high-quality energy resources.

At the same time, he declared a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to actions from Iran following U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

🏛️ Naming precedents and similar proposals

This is not the first time President Trump has mentioned naming things after himself or changing established names:

Some proposals were subsequently implemented as the U.S. military prepared for high-intensity operations.

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