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As the name change stirred outrage, the Mexican government and international observers criticized the decision. They view the renaming as emblematic of a broader trend of American exceptionalism—one that ignores historical and bilateral contexts. The AP, along with other news outlets, argue for the historical significance of the name "Gulf of Mexico," which has persisted for over 400 years, thereby framing Trump’s decree as an overreach that lacks international legitimacy.