A McKinley descendent voices a compromise after Trump orders Denali renamed

Trump's decision is being met with resistance, as many Alaska lawmakers, including its two Republican Senators, have voiced opposition to the change.

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Trump renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' among 1st executive orders

During his January press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying it’s currently run by cartels and that "it’s ours."
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Why does Trump want to rename Denali after President McKinley?

Why does Trump want McKinley's name restored to the continent's highest point?
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Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali

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Trump plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali — but can he?

Trump reportedly has plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali in his first day in office — but can he?
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Trump to use executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Trump is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali as part of a surge of Day 1 executive orders, his incoming press secretary shared on the social platform X. Karoline ...
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Trump plans to sign executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico

President-elect Trump intends to sign an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and renaming Denali in Alaska to Mount McKinley on his first day in office.
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Trump team announces renaming of Gulf of Mexico, Mt. Denali among Day 1 executive orders

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming press secretary has announced that Trump plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. Denali as part of his Day 1 executive orders. Norah O'Donnell anchored ...
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