On Sunday, President Donald Trump designated February 9 to be “Gulf of America Day,” the latest move by the commander in chief to rename the Gulf of Mexico.
“I call upon public officials and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities,” Trump said in his proclamation.
HAPPY GULF OF AMERICA DAY! pic.twitter.com/xmsFDUjkXB
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) February 9, 2025
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced on X that Trump signed the document to declare the new holiday as Air Force One flew over the gulf on the way to the Super Bowl.
✈️MOMENTS AGO ON AF1: President Trump signed a Proclamation declaring February 9th “Gulf of America Day” while flying over the newly and appropriately named GULF OF AMERICA! 🇺🇸
📸: @dto_rok pic.twitter.com/BA1f5VF3ft
— Karoline Leavitt…
