Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific
- Posted on October 10, 2026
- By Washington Post
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During recent public statements, the current U.S. president proposed rebranding one of Earth's major oceans as the 'Ocean of Americas,' suggesting a geopolitical shift in maritime nomenclature. The unconventional proposal also included the possibility of naming a body of water after himself, sparking debate about sovereignty, international naming conventions, and the intersection of political ego with geographical designations. Such suggestions challenge established protocols set by international maritime authorities.
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