Trump Jokes About Renaming the Gulf of Mexico After Himself During Fox News Interview

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:54:00 +0200

During a live Fox News interview on April 12, 2026, President Donald Trump unexpectedly discussed the idea of renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of Trump.' Speaking with host Maria Bartiromo, Trump explained that he had considered changing the name but ultimately decided against it, acknowledging that such a move 'wouldn't have worked out' and 'wouldn't play too well.' The exchange occurred after Bartiromo asked about his recent Truth Social remarks claiming that numerous empty oil tankers were headed to the Gulf to load up on what he called 'the best and sweetest oil in the world.' Trump used the question to boast about efforts he made to rename the Gulf to the 'Gulf of America,' arguing that the U.S. owns a large portion of its coastline. He estimated U.S. control at 93%, although data cited by The New York Times indicates that America holds closer to 46%. While some digital maps reportedly adopted the 'Gulf of America' label temporarily, most outlets retained the traditional n