Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert suggests GOP could rename DC ‘District of America’
Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado, recently made a bold statement during a legislative hearing regarding President Donald Trump’s renaming of the Gulf of America. Boebert urged House lawmakers to refrain from mocking the name change, hinting that Washington, DC, could potentially undergo a similar transformation in the future.
During the Water, Fisheries, and Wildlife Subcommittee hearing on the Gulf of America Act, Boebert emphasized the importance of respecting Trump’s executive order. She cautioned her colleagues on the opposing side of the aisle to avoid making jokes about the Gulf of America, suggesting that the nation’s capital could be the next target for a name change.
Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico shortly after taking office was not the only instance of altering geographical names. He also reversed the name of Alaska’s Denali Mountain back to Mount McKinley. Boebert’s comments at the hearing shed light on the potential for further changes to iconic locations.
In response to criticism from DC leaders about the city’s crime rates, Trump has been vocal about his efforts to clean up the capital. During a speech at the Justice Department, he emphasized the importance of tackling crime and maintaining a safe environment in Washington, DC.
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC, recently faced pressure from Republicans to remove the Black Lives Matter Plaza located near the White House. The plaza, which featured large yellow letters spelling out “Black Lives Matter,” was initially painted in the summer of 2020 amidst nationwide protests following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Boebert’s suggestion of potentially renaming Washington, DC to the “District of America” highlights the ongoing discourse surrounding the city’s identity and political landscape. As discussions continue regarding geographical name changes and social movements, the future of Washington, DC remains a topic of interest for lawmakers and the public alike.
