Donald Trump proposed renaming the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and signed an executive order regarding the Gulf of Mexico, while Barack Obama changed a mountain's name.
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Donald Trump proposed renaming the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and signed an executive order regarding the Gulf of Mexico, while Barack Obama changed a mountain's name.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Trump asked Google to rename the Atlantic Ocean, linking the request to Greek and North African origins.1 source
- Trump called Google to discuss renaming the Atlantic Ocean, while Krugman argued private individuals shouldn't dictate foreign policy.Sub-event
Trump and Obama involved in renaming major geographical features.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Barack Obama
president of the United States from 2009 to 2017 (born 1961)