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8. I don't have an answer, but I think he can. However, it's a hassle to change names. I'm pretty sure stakeholders

Tue Jan 7, 2025, 06:58 PM

Jan 2025

such as shipping and oil companies will have say. Also NOAA will have say, (Of course, it will be a loony Trump appointee)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/01/07/trump-gulf-of-mexico-america/

Yes, Trump Can Rename the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s How
https://www.barrons.com/articles/gulf-of-mexico-name-change-trump-34741b51

I know the Rio Grande is known as the Rio Bravo in Mexico.

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who is responsible for naming oceans and seas? [View all] jg10003 Jan 2025 OP

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"King Donald" to the serfs I mean subjects. Kid Berwyn Jan 2025 #3

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