‘Gulf of America’ recognized
The Gulf of Mexico will now officially be recognized as the Gulf of America in the state of Florida. Photo by Getty Images
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By John L. Guerra  
27 June 2025

‘Gulf of America’ recognized

Name switch one of many notable changes during recent Florida legislative session

On the same day he took the oath of office, President Donald Trump — in Executive Order 14172 — ordered the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. The Florida Legislature quickly followed suit, filing two bills requiring the name change on state documents, including educational materials in public schools.

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