Mexican president reacts to Trump's Gulf of America plan: 'For the entire world it is still the Gulf of Mexico'
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from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 23 Jan 2025 12:38
https://lemmy.world/post/24624653
from MicroWave@lemmy.world to world@lemmy.world on 23 Jan 2025 12:38
https://lemmy.world/post/24624653
Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.”
Sheinbaum stated that while Trump can refer to the American part of the body of water as the Gulf of America, the rest of the world will continue to refer to it as the Gulf of Mexico.
Trump signed the order on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inaugural promise, citing the Gulf’s importance to the U.S. economy. Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico’s stance on territorial integrity.
This follows Trump’s recent controversial foreign policy ideas, including proposing Canada as a U.S. state, acquiring Greenland, and considering military action to reclaim the Panama Canal.
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I remember “freedom fries”
Yeah but that’s a little more serious because it implies messing with other nations’ sovereignty.
I really don’t like where this is going.
Naah, I would be more concerned about Panama/Greenland thing.
Calling waters different names is not new. See La Manche vs English Channel for example.
Still too loud and public to be the real play.
For most Americans it’s still the Gulf of Mexico.
I live here, we just call it the Gulf Coast.
Nobody gives a flying fuck what the overgrown orange baby wants to call it.
What about the part that isn’t coast?
Oh, that’s the Gulf of Oil.
That’s the Persian Gulf.
Obviously it’s the gulf coast water.
I suppose you mean for most US citizens :P
While I love pedantry, and find interest in the confusion and irritation using “American” to mean “U.S. Citizen” can cause; in this case, using American is fine for either definition (“U.S. Citizen” or “Person who lives in the American continent(s)”). Either way, the comment is correct and has similar meaning. :D
Everyone knows what American means
Yes, but that doesn’t make it less imperialistic.
I feel that this somehow requires a “sane” qualifier.
hes using the words we use to name and identify things as a wedge.
can his fucking cholesterol congeal a little faster please.
I wonder who, apart from those who sell maps, might be interested in this nonsense.
@Foni @MicroWave This could be turned into a MAGA loyalty test for the press. When reporters and weather reports refer to the Gulf, they will have to choose between the long-established name or the one that pleases MAGA.
Considering how craven the USA press has been, I think they'll obey in advance and start calling it Gulf of America, but I think most of the foreign press will not.
I live here. The weather people never say ‘Gulf of Mexico’, they just say Gulf Coast.
That’s the coast. Of gulf. Of Mexico.
Fuck, I hate how correct you are.
Oh great, nonsense shibboleths. Definitely the start of healthy governance
It’s the only gulf near America
They can just call it “The Gulf”
Mexico, Panama, Greenland, et al might want to remember Russia’s playbook for occupying Crimea … The little green men quietly flooding in on vacation. I can see some copycat bullshit happening from the u.s.
This is not a new thing. American shitstains have been trying to take Cabos for years.
Maybe we should rename it after Donald. It could be the Gulf of Knowledge. (For my non-native English speaking audience, in this context gulf means a large lack.)
Gulf of Luigi is perfectly apt, then.
“ICD-10” is a standardized classification system for diagnosing patients. One code a patient can be “diagnosed” with is “Z59.71” which is “No health insurance coverage”.
A patient “diagnosed” with Z59.71 is said to be suffering from “Luigi Deficiency”.
It would fit well with the 1984 route they’re taking.
Christ on a shitstick. Like we really needed this.
I needed it. Now I can buy more eggs! And my children un-hate me! It was DEI’s fault
I picture him trying to hide the word Mexico with his small hands.
or sharpie illustrations?
That’s not how naming things work.
Remember, this loud stupid shit is meant to distract from the important shit.
I don’t respect my own nation enough anymore to care what we call locations. Nice to see other nations don’t respect our dictates either.
Has the US ever really been worth any level of respect?
No, not really.
There were moments in its history when it maybe wasn’t as bad as the competition, but it’s not been great of late
Lol, settle down.
No, I mean really. Our entire history is basically just us abusing one minority group after another.
World War 2, NASA…
When they helped ending the second world war. We in Europe will forever be grateful that the US (and the other countries) helped us end the war.
Personally I think things like this help let me know how much of a dumbass someone is. If I hear someone call it that, I know not to trust any information that ever comes out of their mouth again because they are an absolute dumbass.
I respect President Sheinbaum. I do not respect Insurrectionist Trump. I’d rather the United Corporations of America become Mexican territory right now.
They have universal Healthcare too, so it would definitely be a win
Some of you can join Canada, some Mexico, and the rest left to rot.
No face-eating happening here. They’re both fascists and she’s just posturing.
Meanwhile Florida press releases are using the “Gulf of America” phrase in critical communications which will just confuse and potentially kill people when they need important information the most.
Next time there’s an oil spill it’ll be a “Gulf of Mexico” instead of “Gulf of America” problem I bet.😆
Retardo Mr. T didn’t pay attention in school because his dady paid for it. Otherwise he would know the definition of a gulf (not golf), and that it doesn’t imply possession.
What, is he goanna rename NewMexico to NewAmerica? Cuz that is something he could try. Maybe California should be now called Smokyfirefornia? Cali is from “caliente” or hot. But California is not just hot, its on fire! Oh but is we must keep it Spanish… Humofuegornia. Just bringing up a few examples of more logical changes within his abuse of power.
Maybe Florida could go by “sharknadoida” or Hurricorida. Texas would an easy change to California, it’s fucking hot there. Alabama could be Notobama or just Racistama.
Just examples. I could name Mexico like Druxico. But I got no jurismydicktion there.
No, Spanish has been banned. From now on, Los Angeles shall be known as The Angels, Las Vegas as The Meadows, Florida as Blossomed, Nevada as Snowfall…
Most patriotic.
Everyone at UCSD…now they live near The Jewel. And the racists in El Cajon, you guys win! Now you live in " The Box".
National City, you keep your name, well done!
But you Chulavista…now you’re CuteView, enjoy!
And San Ysidro…now you’re Saint Ysidro unless they want a different take like Saint Javalin. That’s a manly name.
And the SantaFe station… Now is the Saint Faith station! Yey!
San Diego… Now you will go by Saint Diego… Again if that’s where Big T wants to go…maybe just “Richasscity”? Or maybe move the city so they can expand the airport? Super important airport Lindberg always blocked by high rise buildings that take away from its importance.
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Patriotic Americans 🇺🇸: Make canada not exist again. Get the 51st state which will double the size of the U.S… Get their natural ressources. Normal Americans 😑 : Ok bro, Silence Me 😳: Wtf
Stupid fucking circus
The theory that I heard that made the most sense is that he thinks by renaming it he can circumvent the Biden ban on new oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
If that’s actually true that’s fucking hilarious and really depressing that our legal system could theoretically be worked around so comically. That’s like Scooby Doo levels of bullshit.
Why would he need to do this? We have a Republican president, congress, and house of reps. Plus the SCOTUS is on his side.
Seems they just need to write up a quick retraction of that and just pass it.
It’s been 2 days and I’m so fing tired already.
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Mexico has their first woman president while we have the first convicted felon.
Actually, he made himself first woman president as well - mashable.com/…/trump-executive-order-sex-female-m…
How long till he talks about living space in the south?