The executive order will direct the secretary of the interior to change the name to "Gulf of America” for use on official maps and throughout the federal government, according to the New York Post, which first reported the news. Trump has nominated Republican North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to the Department of Interior.

Among the first executive orders set to be signed by President Donald Trump will be an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the newly named "Gulf of America." The plan will be enacted "a short time from now," Trump said during his inaugural address at the Capitol Rotunda on Monday.

Trump kicked off his second presidential term by pardoning Jan.6 rioters, and signed executive orders on TikTok and immigration.

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants to change the name of the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America,” among a recent string of controversial suggestions to expand the U.S.’ global footprint.

Hillary Clinton laughed at Donald Trump's inauguration speech as he announced the Gulf of Mexico was to be renamed the "Gulf of America" under his administration. The former secretary of state sat next to her husband,

During a press conference on Jan. 7, the president-elect revealed his plan to rename the body of water, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene quickly signaled her intent to help Win McNamee/Getty; Ron Buskirk/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty President-elect ...

President-elect Donald Trump told reporters he plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." Special counsel responds after Trump co-defendants ask judge to block report release

There was a powerful sense of triumphalism, jubilation and gloating as Trump’s supporters poured into a fortresslike capital for his second inaugural.

America will soon be greater, stronger and far more exceptional than ever before,” President Donald Trump said Monday in his inaugural address. “For American citizens, Jan. 20, 2025, is Liberation Day,

Donald John Trump took the oath of office again during a ceremony in the Capitol, promising a new “golden age of America” four years after he was evicted by voters.

President-elect Donald Trump vows to rename the Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America'

Mr. Trump is tapping into this social and intellectual history, promising to “pursue our Manifest Destiny into the stars” — even “to Mars.” But he does so in that witchy style he has perfected, which makes conventional ideas sound outlandish.