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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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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

How long till he talks about living space in the south?

[–] [email protected] 34 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Mexico has their first woman president while we have the first convicted felon.

[–] [email protected] 20 points 2 months ago
[–] [email protected] 31 points 2 months ago
[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago

It's been 2 days and I'm so fing tired already.

[–] [email protected] 43 points 2 months ago (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 2 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

Stupid fucking circus

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (2 children)

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...

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

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

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 months ago

Next time there's an oil spill it'll be a "Gulf of Mexico" instead of "Gulf of America" problem I bet.😆

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I respect President Sheinbaum. I do not respect Insurrectionist Trump. I’d rather the United Corporations of America become Mexican territory right now.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago (1 children)

They have universal Healthcare too, so it would definitely be a win

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

Some of you can join Canada, some Mexico, and the rest left to rot.

[–] [email protected] 68 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 2 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Has the US ever really been worth any level of respect?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

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.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

No, I mean really. Our entire history is basically just us abusing one minority group after another.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 months ago

World War 2, NASA...

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago

There were moments in its history when it maybe wasn't as bad as the competition, but it's not been great of late

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

No, not really.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

That's not how naming things work.

[–] [email protected] 22 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I picture him trying to hide the word Mexico with his small hands.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

or sharpie illustrations?

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