President Trump Celebrates Super Bowl, Commemorates Gulf of America
February 09, 2025
Presidential Message on Super Bowl LIX
President Trump expressed his anticipation to attend Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans and cheer for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
The message praises the players and staff for embodying the American Dream and representing the hopes of young athletes.
Football is highlighted as a unifying sport that strengthens communities and embodies American values.
The President acknowledges the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people and injured 35 others, offering condolences and prayers.
The message concludes with best wishes for the game and a call for God's blessing on the United States.
Gulf of America Day, 2025
President Trump proclaims February 9, 2025, as Gulf of America Day, commemorating the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico.
The renaming was mandated by Executive Order 14172 ('Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness'), signed on January 20, 2025.
The proclamation justifies the renaming by stating the Gulf's importance to the nation and its alignment with restoring American pride.
This visit marks the President's first to the newly renamed Gulf of America.
The proclamation calls for public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate activities.
The Executive Order referenced required the Secretary of the Interior to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."