Trump says he called Google Maps about renaming the Gulf of Mexico

Speaking at a Kentucky rally on Saturday, Trump described contacting Google over the Gulf's name and portrayed the episode as evidence of his greater influence during his second term. According to The Next Web, he told the crowd at Northern Kentucky University that Google would not have taken his call during his first term.

• The Verge reports that Trump also mentioned Lake Ontario while discussing renaming decisions.

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• The Next Web: “Now they kiss my ass”: Trump says he called Google about the Gulf

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VG The Verge Trump says Google kisses his ass · Terrence O’Brien 9:25 AM

TNW The Next Web “Now they kiss my ass”: Trump says he called Google about the Gulf · Ana Maria Constantin 12:15 PM

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