Trump Says He Will Probably Keep Atlantic Ocean Name

President Donald Trump said he would probably leave the Atlantic Ocean’s name unchanged after recounting an alleged conversation with Google CEO Sundar Pichai about renaming it. Trump said Pichai urged him not to pursue the change because oceans span many countries. Google has not confirmed that the call took place or that Pichai responded as Trump described. Trump made the remarks at a rally in Pendleton, South Carolina, on October 21. He told the crowd he had asked Pichai whether Google Maps could handle a new name for the Atlantic. According to Trump, Pichai replied that oceans are different because they cover many countries and asked him not to make the request. Trump said he would probably pass, then told the audience he thought the Atlantic should keep its name. Trump also floated calling the Pacific Ocean the “American Ocean.” He said he was considering names for the Atlantic or Pacific, but suggested he would not attach “Trump” or “America” to any other ocean. His remarks followed earlier proposals to rename an ocean, including suggestions of “Trump Ocean” or “Ocean of the Americas.” The October 21 account was not the first time Trump described discussing an ocean name...