A president has suggested renaming major bodies of water, continuing a pattern of rebranding geographical features. At a recent rally, the president mentioned considering a new name for either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, following earlier proposals to rename Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico. The move comes as part of broader efforts to redefine well-known landmarks, raising questions about the process and implications of such changes. Supporters of the idea say it reflects a desire to update or reassert national identity, while critics argue it could create unnecessary confusion.
President Trump over the weekend said he was “thinking of” renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean, a move that comes after the president’s previous moves to rebrand geographical features. During a rally in Tennessee on Saturday, the president discussed his renaming efforts for Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico. “So, we need a river,...
