A recent statement by President Donald Trump has sparked a media frenzy, as he suggested that the Gulf of Mexico should be referred to as the “Gulf of America.” The suggestion has ignited a debate among journalists and cartographers at the Associated Press (AP), with some arguing that it is a matter of fact rather than a value judgment. The AP insists on using the original name due to its historical significance, but Trump’s proposal highlights the challenges of balancing fact-based reporting with the president’s own views.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/02/14/ap-white-house-trump-gulf-america