Trump Suggests Renaming Atlantic or Pacific Ocean
The United States may rename the Pacific or Atlantic Ocean as 'American'.
Consensus
- Donald Trump suggested renaming either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.
- Trump cited the existence of 'American' geographical names such as the American Gulf and Lake America as justification.
- Trump previously renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America.
- The renaming of Lake Ontario occurred amid deteriorating U.S.-Canada relations.
- Trump also renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Points of divergence
- Trump officially renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America on August 27, and stated the decision takes effect immediately. — vedomosti
- Trump expressed regret that the Strait of Hormuz cannot be renamed 'Trump Strait'. — m24
- Bloomberg reported on August 25 that the U.S.-Canada trade war lacks rational explanation and could lead to rising prices and job losses. — vedomosti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Trump allowed the possibility of renaming one of the oceans — Ведомости
- Trump proposed renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean — Вести
- Trump proposed renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean — Москва 24
Key entities
- Atlantic
- Pacific Ocean
- USA
- Donald Trump
- America
- American Bay
- Moscow
- White House
- United States
- Atlantic Ocean
- The Hill
- Tikhom
- AP/Jacquelyn Martin