On October 22, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump shared an unusual story about his attempt to change the name of the Atlantic Ocean. He reached out to Google CEO Sundar Pichai with a request to rename the ocean to 'Trump Ocean' or 'America Ocean,' but was denied.
Reasons for Google's Refusal
The CEO of Google explained to Trump that the Atlantic Ocean borders many countries, making it inappropriate to rename it after a single politician. According to Trump, he recounted this story at a campaign rally, emphasizing that despite the refusal, he decided to keep the ocean's traditional name.
Previous Name Changes on Google Maps
This situation sparked interest as Google had previously made changes to the names of geographical features for users in the U.S. For example:
- The Gulf of Mexico was renamed to the American Gulf;
- Lake Ontario became known as America Lake.
These changes stirred controversy, but in this case, the company chose not to compromise on Trump's request.