What's in a Name? Mount McKinley and Gulf of America, Explained - Inside Climate News

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : In the same name-swapping order, designed to take effect by mid-February, Trump declared that the Gulf of Mexico will now be known as the Gulf of America "in recognition of this flourishing economic resource and its critical importance to our Nation's economy and its people.
55% : While symbolic in many senses, these name switchups could have complex cultural, international and even logistical implications, experts say.
47% : "Changing [geographic names] for political reasons without having ... people agree on it can be, I think, very confusing, and just doesn't promote easy-to-understand messages.
43% : Meanwhile, in the same order, Trump declared the Gulf of Mexico -- the warm waters bordered by several U.S. states and two other countries -- would now be deemed the Gulf of America.
23% : As NPR points out, Trump does not have the authority to abolish FEMA without Congress' approval.
20% : Trump visited California on Friday to survey disaster zones and meet with survivors of the catastrophic fires across Los Angeles County, which are close to contained.
15% : On his visit to California and a trip to North Carolina to tour damage left by Hurricane Helene, Trump stated plans to overhaul disaster aid, which included "maybe getting rid of FEMA," the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

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