Trump suggests renaming Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 11:51 · Archive
Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean', claiming Google CEO Sundar Pichai refused the idea.
Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'. Speaking at a rally in South Carolina, Trump claimed he had discussed the proposal with Google CEO Sundar Pichai, describing him as 'a great guy', but said the executive was reluctant to support the idea.
According to Trump, when he called Pichai about changing the name on Google Maps, the CEO responded by saying, 'Oceans are different, sir. They cover a lot of countries.' Trump reported that Pichai told him, 'Please don't ask us to do that.' The crowd of Trump supporters laughed as he retold the story.
Trump said he considered renaming either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, and joked about how European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, might react to such a change. He then suggested he would instead pursue renaming the Pacific Ocean the 'American Ocean'.
This is not Trump's first proposal to rename major American landmarks and geographical features. Earlier efforts have included attempting to rename the Gulf of Mexico and one of the Great Lakes. Trump has also pursued other naming initiatives, with Palm Beach International Airport renamed after him earlier this year.
The suggestion reflects Trump's broader pattern of seeking to attach his name to locations across the United States. Commentators have noted this practice combines traditional strongman ego with modern celebrity culture, with Trump's focus reportedly driven by a need for immediate recognition and approval rather than long-term legacy concerns.
How it is being reported
- Trump says Google refused his request to rename Atlantic the ‘American Ocean’Donald Trump has claimed that Google has turned down his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean the “American Ocean.”Independent World · 22 Oct, 11:40
- Google ‘refused’ Trump’s request to rename the Atlantic Ocean after himselfTo view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Donald Trump told a large rally that he suggested renaming the Atlantic Ocean after himself – only to be told no by Google Maps. The President has already…Metro · 22 Oct, 10:28
- Trump suggests renaming Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'Donald Trump has once again floated renaming one of the oceans bordering the United States, suggesting the Atlantic could become the “American Ocean”.Euronews · 22 Oct, 05:32
In this story: Donald Trump · Sundar Pichai · Google · Ursula von der Leyen · Atlantic Ocean · Pacific Ocean · Gulf of Mexico · South Carolina
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