After President Donald Trump issued an executive order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly jumped on the idea. But actually making

President Donald Trump is renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. But how will that change go into effect – and will everyone call it that?

The order Trump signed instructs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System to reflect the renaming of the Gulf and remove all references to the Gulf of Mexico. It says all federal references to the Gulf of America, including on agency maps, contracts, and other documents and communications shall reflect the renaming.

Gulf of America” seems likely to become one of those phrases only Republicans use, joining “Democrat Party,” “job creators” and “death tax.”

Federal changes have to be made, but other countries and private companies can keep using "Gulf of Mexico." Here's why.

Among the first executive orders signed by President Donald Trump was an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the newly named "Gulf of America." "President Trump is bringing common sense to government and renewing the pillars of American civilization," the newly inaugurated president's executive order said.

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While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.

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The resolution calls for state agencies to update official state maps, documents, educational materials, and any other communications to reflect the name change.