Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday used “Gulf of the Americas” in an executive order after President Donald Trump's oath of office and subsequent speech, in which he reiterated his intention to rename the Gulf of Mexico. expressed.
Mr. DeSantis on Monday issued Executive Order 25-13 regarding the weather system being implemented in the state. The first sentence of DeSantis' executive order uses the name “Gulf of the Americas.”
“A low-pressure system moving across the U.S. Gulf of America will interact with arctic air and bring widespread impact winter weather to northern Florida starting Tuesday, January 21, 2025…” it begins.
Ultimately, DeSantis declared a state of emergency in the Sunshine State, citing “the conditions described above that are expected to result in a major disaster.”
It continues like this.
During this state of emergency, I have appointed the Director of Emergency Management (the “Director'') as the state coordinating officer and responsible for developing the state's comprehensive emergency management plan and other resources necessary to address this situation. Directs implementation of response, recovery, and mitigation plans. emergency situation. Pursuant to Section 252.36(1)(a), Florida Statutes, I authorize the State Coordinator to exercise the powers set forth in Sections 252.36(6)-(12), Florida Statutes, and the State Coordinator shall be exercised as necessary to meet the requirements. This emergency is subject to the limitations of Section 252.33, Florida Statutes. In exercising the powers delegated by this Executive Order, the State Coordinator shall consult with the Governor to the extent practicable.
Read the full EO here.
In his speech on Monday, President Trump reiterated his intention to make the American Gulf a reality.
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“My proudest legacy is that of a peacebuilder and unifier. That's what I want to be, a peacebuilder and unifier,” President Trump said in his speech. “As of yesterday, I am happy to say that the hostages in the Middle East are on their way back to their families,” he said, adding, “America will regain its rightful place as a nation.” It is the greatest, most powerful, and most respected nation on earth, inspiring awe and admiration throughout the world. ”
President Trump also said, “Soon, we will be renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America.”
The comment drew a laugh from two-time presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, the first woman to lose to Trump in a presidential election.
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