Although it may seem awkward to revert to a name not originally associated with the mountain, Trump’s decision reflects a return to American traditions.

There’s no agreed-upon scheme to name boundaries and features shared by countries. And map lines are inherently political.

Donald Trump's bold statements and announcements consistently garner media attention, but his most recent proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" has gone viral online.

President Donald Trump is renaming the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. But how will that change go into effect – and will ...