GoKawiilTrump claims he personally pressured Google into renaming Gulf of Mexico on Maps
At a rally in Highland Heights, Kentucky, President Trump claimed he called Google and that the company 'kisses his ass' now, unlike during his first term. He cited this as evidence of his increased influence, referencing the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario on Google Maps.
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Google has said its map naming follows official U.S. government databases rather than direct requests from officials, which appears to conflict with Trump's account of personally influencing the change. The episode highlights the broader dynamic in which major tech companies, including Google under CEO Sundar Pichai, have sought to publicly court the administration through gestures like donations and praise, which could be seen as part of a wider effort by Silicon Valley to maintain favorable relations with the White House.
- Trump claimed credit for Google changing map labels for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
- Google states its naming policy follows official U.S. government sources, not direct political requests.
- The remarks reflect a broader pattern of tech companies publicly courting Trump during his second term.
Source: theverge.com — Terrence O'Brien, 2026-10-18
Published there as: “Trump says Google kisses his ass”
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