Google Maps to Rename “The Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of The United States”

January 28, 2025

The internet is in full meltdown mode after reports surfaced that Google Maps is planning to officially rename “The Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of The United States” following Donald Trump’s re-election. Yes, you read that right. The entire body of water—one of the largest in the world—might soon get a name that sounds like it came straight out of a dystopian history book.

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Wait… Is This Even Real?

At first, people thought it was a joke. A meme. Another wild Twitter conspiracy theory. But then screenshots started circulating, and it turns out it’s actually happening (allegedly). While Google hasn’t officially confirmed the move yet, sources claim the renaming is part of a “territorial accuracy” update based on “geopolitical shifts.”

Why Would Google Do This?

The short answer? Politics.

The long answer? Trump has always been vocal about Mexico—from border walls to trade policies—and some are speculating that this is a symbolic flex post-re-election. Basically, a way of saying “America first… even in the ocean.” 🌊🇺🇸

Others believe it’s a corporate stunt—a way for Google to stay on the good side of the administration and avoid any future legal drama. Because let’s be real: if Trump can beef with TikTok, you know he wouldn’t hesitate to call out Google next.

The Internet Reacts (And It’s Hilarious)

As expected, the memes came fast:

“Mexico waking up to find out the U.S. just renamed their Gulf like it’s a Starbucks drink.”
“First, it was the Moon landing, now it’s the Ocean naming. America really said ‘We own that.’”
“So are we changing the Pacific to ‘The Trump Ocean’ next or nah?”
“If we’re renaming things, can we at least call Florida ‘America’s Chaos Peninsula’?”
What Happens Next?
For now, we wait. Google hasn’t officially rolled out the change yet, but if this really goes through, expect some major backlash—not just from Mexico, but from literally everyone who paid attention in geography class.

Written by: Tyler