Trump Renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and Denali to McKinley

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Trump's executive order signed on January 20 demands the Interior Department update Denali's name back to Mount McKinley within 30 days.

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AP will adopt Mount McKinley in its stylebook but maintain Gulf of Mexico alongside the new Gulf of America designation.

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Alaska's senators oppose reverting Denali's name, emphasizing the importance of preserving indigenous heritage.

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Trump linked the Gulf renaming to immigration concerns, while praising McKinley's economic policies and territorial expansion.

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The 218,000-square-mile oceanic basin has carried the name Gulf of Mexico for over four centuries.

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Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum answered questions at a confirmation hearing for interior secretary on January 16

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Changes will be implemented after updates to the Geographic Names Information System, maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey.

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