Summary

Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticized Apple Maps for not renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, as mandated by Trump’s recent executive order titled “Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness.”

Crenshaw’s complaint reflects broader conservative frustration, as tech platforms and the global community continue to use the original name.

Critics compare the move to past nationalist gestures like renaming french fries “freedom fries,” accusing conservatives of embracing identity politics and culture wars despite their political dominance.

The name change is unlikely to gain international traction.

  • BradleyUffner@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    Executive orders have no control over non-government entities. They are just official instructions given to lower executive office departments on how to operate.

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      5 hours ago

      President just orders the police to kill everyone, who names it wrongly…

      Now private business can decide if they want to comply or not.