Gulf of America memes have taken the internet by storm, turning an unexpected executive order into pure comedy gold.

With the new administration comes changes and one very important update is making sure that the gulf that sits on the southern coast between the USA and Mexico is renamed.


Yes, folks Trump has renamed Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America and Google Maps has updated their maps to reflect as such.

Gulf of Mexico Name Change
In 2025, when anyone finds the slightest bit of humor in regards to any news topic – we hit the world wide web and the internet does it’s thing and create memes. We are here for it!


Enjoy these hilarious takes on the Gulf of Mexico name change.
February 9th is Gulf of America Day
As if the changing of the name of the Gulf wasn’t silly enough, we now have an official Gulf of America Day.


Yes, folks – on February 9th of each year we shall migrate south and fiesta.
Make the Gulf Great Again

Gulf of Merica or how about Gulf of Americas?
Cartographers in 2025


Claiming the Rest of the World


Yeah, let’s just not.
Gulf of Mexico vs Gulf of America Memes


By the world citizens on TikTok, there’s only one country that is calling it Gulf of America. (From @murfismurfimapping96)


Not to be stereotypical, I’ll just let this Gulf of Mexico vs Gulf of America meme do that.


Hey Google Maps, what about changing the name to Gulf of Sea Señor?


Innocent Resistance
Want to resist? Here’s a suggestion. Another way, make sure to share our womens rights memes – us women need to know what is on the line with this new administration.


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Why Rename the Gulf of Mexico

The reasoning on why Trump is so set on renaming the Gulf is a mystery – at least to us citizens. That leaves the US to speculate.
Apple Maps to Follow Google Maps Lead in Gulf Name Change
News flash, Google maps isn’t the only one updating to the Gulf of America – Apple Maps will soon follow.
Can Trump change the name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America?
Why was Google Maps updated to Gulf of America?
There are many theories on why Google updated Google Maps to reflect the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America name change.
What does Mexico and the Mexican president Sheinbaum say about the name change?
According to Mexico’s president, she has referred back to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Though she did throw a few kicks back at Trump by saying she would rename it “Mexican America.”
Why was the Gulf of Mexico renamed?
While Trump would most likely state something about it belonging to the USA, theories include due to oil drilling, current treaties that state Gulf of Mexico and also bullying Mexico.

While a change to the name of the gulf isn’t hurting many – the real question is, what is this distracting us from?
Gulf of America Memes
Whether you’re a geography buff or just love a good internet blunder, Gulf of America memes prove that the internet never misses a beat.

While we the people can make changes (see our vote meme collection) – we have to be aware of what is going on, speak out and don’t be complacent.
Keep fighting the good fight, enjoy the memes and in case no one has told you – have a great day. 🙂