President Trump officially declared Sunday “American Gulf Day” to celebrate his recent executive order.
“I, President Donald J. Trump of the United States, declared here as US Gulf Day, February 9, 2025, thanks to the authorities given to me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States,” Trump said. Read the declaration that is stuck in the Air Force.
“I am urging civil servants and all people in the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, rituals and activities,” he added.
Just as Trump had signed the orders, the Air Force captain invited passengers to look out the window and see “The Bay of America” under the new name “For the first time in history.”
Trump announced on January 20th that he had changed his name to the Gulf Coast.[restore] A name that honors America's greatness. ”
Interior Secretary Doug Burgham said as of Sunday's declaration, “map providers” such as Apple and Google will begin updating information to reflect the new names.
It remains unclear exactly what “appropriate programs, ceremonies, activities” will be held in honor of the restoration and whether it will be celebrated annually or this year.
Trump told reporters when he signed a declaration that he had never spoken to Mexican officials about his new name.
“Interestingly, I've never spoken to them about it. Trump said Bulgham posted a map of the United States and that the “Gulf of America” was written widely at the bottom.
“I told them a lot of other things, but I didn't really talk about it to them. They never raised it. I'm a bit surprised by it,” the president said. I added.
His previous executive order to change his name is to call Mount McKinley back on Mount Denali in Alaska, and to use “American Bay” instead of his previous name for all government signs, mapping and communications. I requested.
Google says it complies with name updates to points, explaining that users still see the “official local name” depending on their location.
Trump flew down the Gulf Coast from Florida's Mar Lago and on his way to watch the Super Bowl in the middle of New Orleans, where he became the first president to take part in a football classic.
