US President Donald Trump recalled a phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum about renaming the Gulf of Mexico. According to Trump, he suggested calling it the 'Gulf of America,' noting that the US controls 92% of the surrounding area, while Mexico has only 8%. 'We have 92% of the area around it, and they have 8%,' Trump joked, saying he tried to persuade Sheinbaum. In response, the Mexican president stated that the true name is the 'Gulf of Mexico.' Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico does not want problems with the US government, as they are partners. She also reminded that the name 'Golf of Mexico' has been internationally recognized since 1607. 'She's a very nice person, I like her. She called me,' Trump said about Sheinbaum.
Trump and Sheinbaum Discuss Gulf of Mexico Renaming
US President Donald Trump shared details of a phone call with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, where he proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America.' Sheinbaum rejected the idea, emphasizing the international recognition of the 'Gulf of Mexico' name since 1607.