Today, Explained The Gulf of America?
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Mar 3, 2025 
Matt Visor, White House bureau chief for The Washington Post, and Emily Stewart, Senior correspondent at Business Insider, dive into the controversial renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. They discuss the origins of this shift from a joke to a political reality, exploring its cultural implications and corporate reactions. The conversation also sheds light on the anxiety businesses face amid political upheaval, particularly regarding diversity initiatives, and the backlash against companies for their stances on social issues.
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Colbert's Gulf of America
- Stephen Colbert jokingly proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in 2010 after the BP oil spill.
- He raised $100,000 for spill victims through a partnership with Bing, donating for every time he said "Bing."
Mississippi Lawmaker's Joke
- A Mississippi lawmaker jokingly suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in 2012.
- This was intended as satire, mocking Republicans' perceived fear of Hispanics.
Posobiec's Tweet
- Kevin Posobiec tweeted about "cruising the Gulf of America" in 2024.
- His brother, Jack Posobiec, retweeted it to his followers, including Donald Trump.