In a significant move following an executive order from President Trump, Google Maps has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America for users in the United States.

As of February 11, 2025, Apple has begun rolling out this name change in the U.S., with plans for a global implementation in the future.

While users in the United States now see the Gulf of America, users in Mexico continue to see the original name, and those in other countries are presented with both names.

The Associated Press faced restrictions from the White House after it did not comply with the renaming directive, leading to protests from the news agency and the White House Correspondents' Association.

If passed, this bill will officially recognize the Gulf of America in Florida statutes starting July 1, 2025.

The executive order mandating the name change was issued shortly after Trump took office, requiring the Geographic Names Board to remove references to the Gulf of Mexico within 30 days.

Republican lawmakers have praised Google's swift compliance with Trump's order, criticizing Apple for its slower response.

US Representative Greg Steube expressed his discontent on social media, suggesting that Apple is 'still lost at sea' for not acting more quickly.

Social media reactions have been mixed, with some users criticizing the name change as a distraction from more pressing national issues.

Humorous suggestions for alternative names, such as 'Gulf of Canada' and 'Gulf of Denmark,' have emerged online as part of the public discourse surrounding the renaming.

The White House has updated its official website to reflect the new name and has limited access to journalists from non-compliant media organizations.

In Florida, State Senator Nick DiCeglie has filed legislation to update references from Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in over 50 state statutes.