Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uses 'Gulf of America' in official order

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uses 'Gulf of America' in official order

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The transcript discusses a proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in official documents. This change is highlighted in a weather warning for northern Florida, where the term 'Mexico' is replaced with 'America'. This marks the first time the Republican governor has used this terminology, seemingly aligning with President Donald Trump's desire to officially change the name.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What kind of weather was warned about in the news release?

Summer storms

Impactful winter weather

Hurricane warnings

Flood alerts

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What did President Trump express a desire to do regarding the Gulf's name?

Change it officially

Keep it the same

Promote tourism

Rename it after a state