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Trump said Google kissed his ass.
Publication: The Verge
Author: Terrence O’Brien
Source published: 18/10/2026, 13:25:01 UTC
Briefing created: 18/10/2026, 14:01:05 UTC
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Briefings
During a 2026 Kentucky rally, Donald Trump claimed he personally convinced Google to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario, asserting Google would not have done so in his first term. This statement contradicts Google's official statement that the name change was a public decision, though the Verge article notes the full story requires further reading.
Key points
- Donald Trump stated during a 2026 Kentucky rally that he personally convinced Google to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.
- Trump implied Google would not have adopted these names in his first term, contradicting Google's official statement that the change was a public decision.
Context
This 2026 rally event occurred in Highland Heights, Kentucky, where Trump claimed he personally influenced Google's naming decisions for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario, asserting Google would not have done so in his first term.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to a single rally event in 2026; Google's official statement regarding the name change is referenced but not fully detailed in the provided text.
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