### Remarks to Servicemembers
During a Thursday address to servicemembers, President Donald Trump discussed a lawsuit filed earlier in the year over his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.
### Reaction to Journalists
Responding to media coverage, Trump criticized reporters, calling them “not good Americans” for questioning the move. He defended the renaming as a patriotic gesture, claiming it symbolized national pride and unity.
> “It’s about America — our strength, our heritage. That’s what this stands for,” Trump said during his speech.
The lawsuit challenges the legality of altering a historic geographical name, while Trump maintained that the change was “a statement of independence.”
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**Author’s summary:** Trump defended renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America, dismissing journalists’ criticism and framing the move as a matter of national pride.
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The Economic Times on MSN — 2025-11-29