Texas Governor Greg Abbott has joined the reaction to President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," adding his own twist. Abbott took to the social media platform X on Wednesday, endorsing a new moniker – "Gulf of Texas" – amplifying a suggestion from The Salty Dog Galveston, an account that also riffs on the geographical debate, KSAT reported Abbott’s post.

If we are going to rename things ….
… this is the move. https://t.co/GdBEPL7oDM

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) January 8, 2025

The debate over the proposed name change is bouncing between support and satire on social media, with reactions ranging from enthusiasm to concerns about its implications. As the notion garners attention, entities like San Antonio Zoo and Texas Inspiration float their nomenclature alternatives, like "Gulf of Tupi" and "Gulf of Buc-ee’s," noted by KSAT. Meanwhile, Grecian fervor for Trump's original proposition echoes through the corridors of power, with U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, chiming in to affirm legislative action to the effect.

Abbott's endorsement has been met with mixed reactions, with some online users cheering for the clear display of Texas pride. "Spoken like the Governor of Texas! Well Played, sir!" an X user by the name of Harley John lauded, while SentinusPrime posted, "I think 'The Gulf of Texas' is even better than 'The Gulf of America,' but then us Texans are rather bias!" This is as per the social chatter gathered by MSN.

Trump, calling his proposed name "the rightful name" at a press conference, described Mexico as a "very dangerous place" and linked the renaming to immigration and trade concerns. His remarks have sparked online debates about potential effects on international relations and even grocery prices. Meanwhile, other Gulf Coast states watch and consider their role in this shifting geopolitical landscape, as reported by MSN.