In his initial month in office, President Donald Trump introduced a series of backward executive orders, temporarily put a halt on crucial federal funding, and positioned Elon Musk as an implicit authority over federal employees. His policy proclamations have primarily affected LGBTQ communities, so-called “DEI” policies, and federal organizations responsible for humanitarian relief and national health and security. Alongside these unsettling actions, Trump also targeted a lesser-known issue: renaming the body of water located off the southeast coast of the United States.

What was known for centuries as the Gulf of Mexico is now being addressed in Orwellian doublespeak as the “Gulf of America.”

The tech industry didn’t offer much resistance to this name change. Google was quick to announce it would alter the name on Google Maps, with Apple following suit shortly after. However, a new Chrome extension called “FixTheGulf” might aid users in their counteraction.

The article also highlights a movement against Elon Musk with protests at numerous Tesla showrooms across the nation.

The Chrome extension was designed by modder and iOS developer Bryce Bostwick and made available on GitHub on February 15. This tool enables users to restore or “reclaim” the Gulf of Mexico title on Google Maps with a simple click. This is a straightforward yet influential way of using digital resources to resist the assertive policy direction of the Trump administration.

Although there are numerous alarming executive orders being issued, the download page of the extension states, “This is not one of the most important ones. But it might be the easiest to defy.” Bostwick further elaborates on how it operates and how interested developers can create their own.

This article, while informative for those interested or planning to invest, primarily aims to provide insight into the current political climate and its impact on the technological world.