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Trump Claims Google CEO Refused Request to Rename Atlantic Ocean in Maps
Key points
- Trump claimed he asked Sundar Pichai to rename the Atlantic Ocean.
- Pichai reportedly refused, stating oceans cover multiple countries.
- Google previously renamed Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario for US users.
- Apple also followed suit in renaming those bodies of water.
Trump's Claim Regarding Ocean Renaming
Former President Trump stated at a rally in South Carolina that he contacted Google CEO Sundar Pichai to inquire if Google Maps could accommodate a new name for the Atlantic Ocean. Trump mentioned he considered using 'Trump' or 'America' for either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean.
Google's Alleged Refusal
According to Trump, Pichai's response was, 'Please don't ask us to do that,' and 'Oceans are different, sir.' The rationale provided was that oceans 'cover a lot of countries.' Trump indicated he would 'probably pass' on renaming the Atlantic but also suggested renaming the Pacific Ocean 'the American Ocean'.
Previous Renaming Incidents
This alleged refusal follows earlier actions by Google. In early 2025, Google relabeled the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' for US users after a Trump executive order. In August of the same year, Lake Ontario was similarly relabeled 'Lake America' in the US. Apple reportedly followed Google's lead in both instances.
Context of the Requests
The article notes that the Gulf of Mexico touches three countries and Lake Ontario touches two, similar to oceans covering multiple nations. The broader context suggests these requests were made during a period where technology companies faced pressure regarding tariff exemptions, regulatory favors, and government contracts.
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Former President Trump stated that Google CEO Sundar Pichai declined his request to rename the Atlantic Ocean in Google Maps, citing that oceans cover many countries. This follows previous instances where Google, and subsequently Apple, relabeled the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario for US users in response to Trump's requests.