Trump floats renaming Atlantic or Pacific 'Trump Ocean' after 'Gulf of America' and Lake America moves
From the Newshound archive · first published 11 October 2026 · last updated 13 October 2026.
Donald Trump has suggested renaming either the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean 'Trump Ocean' or 'Ocean of the Americas' before his term ends in 2028.Mark Carney says Trump's renaming ambitions now extend to an ocean, with the US president eyeing either the Atlantic or Pacific after also vowing to rename a major river.
President Trump told a midterm campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday that the United States needs an ocean named after it, suggesting either the Atlantic or Pacific could become 'Trump Ocean' or 'Ocean of the Americas'. He drew laughter and applause from supporters, adding he wants both a renamed ocean and a major river before leaving office. No executive order has been signed and no formal action has been announced.
Trump has already renamed the Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario 'Lake America' by executive order, both beginning as apparent jokes at rallies.
He spared Henry Hudson, saying he would not rename the Hudson River: 'He did a good job sailing up that sucker a long time ago.'
The US can change names on its own official maps but cannot compel other nations or international bodies to adopt the new labels.
