Trump, Denali and William McKinley

Why does Trump want to rename Denali after President McKinley?
Among the roughly 200 executive orders President Donald Trump is expected to sign during his first day in office is a declaration to restore the name of the 25th president, William McKinley, to an Alaska mountain.
Trump wants Alaska's Denali to revert to 'Mt. McKinley': Name drama explained
During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley. Here's why:
In inaugural speech, Trump vows to rename Denali Mount McKinley
The president was set to make the name change through one of dozens of executive orders he is expected to sign on Monday. Former President Barack Obama’s administration ordered that the mountain be renamed as Denali in 2015.
Trump plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali — but can he?
Ahead of Trump’s inauguration Monday, his incoming press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, shared on X that Trump will rename not only the Gulf of Mexico but Denali as part of his in
Trump to again rename North America's tallest peak from Denali to McKinley
The Alaskan mountain, now known as Mount Denali, will revert back to its previous name Mount McKinley, which was changed by former President Barack Obama. Obama changed the name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents.
Trump to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali as part of day one executive orders
Donald Trump will order the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska’s Mount Denali in his first hours as the 47th president, The Post has learned.
Mount McKinley or Mount Denali | Why the Alaskan peak will change names
For decades, Alaskans and Indigenous groups petitioned for the name to be changed back to Denali. Their efforts faced opposition, particularly from Ohio lawmakers who viewed the name Mount McKinley as a tribute to their state’s native son and 25th U.S. president.
Trump seeks to rename Denali, highest peak in N. America
US President Donald Trump announced in his inaugural speech Monday that he will seek to rename Alaska's Denali as part of his day one actions, overriding the will of the
Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali
On his first day, President Trump plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and revert Denali to Mount McKinley, sparking some pushback from representatives in Alaska.
Trump's Push to Rename Denali Sparks Controversy Anew
President Trump plans to rename Denali back to Mount McKinley, reigniting debates with state leaders and advocacy groups who prefer the traditional Alaska Native name. Former President Obama renamed it in 2015 in acknowledgment of Alaska Native traditions.
Trump Inauguration: Who was President McKinley? Why renaming Denali to Mount McKinley is another Obama snub
Donald Trump announced plans to rename Denali to Mount McKinley during his inauguration. The decision reverses Obama’s recognition of the indigenous name, sparking debate over cultural heritage and historical narratives in America.
Trump vows to change the name of North America’s tallest peak from Denali to Mount McKinley
Trump, who took office for a second time Monday, said he planned to “restore the name of a great president, William McKinley, ...
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'Slagging indigenous people': Internet slams Trump's fixation on renaming Alaskan mountain
President Donald Trump's inauguration speech received horrified reactions over much of its content — but one bit in ...