Can Republicans actually change the name of the Gulf of Mexico?

Donald Trump has lied about Jan. 6 before, but his latest comments about the rioters broke new ground — including a truly bizarre claim about Hezbollah.

Wednesday, January 08, 2025 TODAY'S TOP MADDOWBLOG POSTS Trump's rhetoric about Jan. 6 rioters takes a weird and unexpected turn Trump's rhetoric about Jan. 6 rioters takes a weird and unexpected turn Donald Trump has lied about Jan. 6 before, but his latest comments about the rioters broke new ground — including a truly bizarre claim about Hezbollah. MORE Can Republicans actually change the name of the Gulf of Mexico? It's unclear just how much effort Donald Trump will invest in renaming the Gulf of Mexico, but a related question hangs overhead: Is this even possible? MORE Can Republicans actually change the name of the Gulf of Mexico? It's unclear just how much effort Donald Trump will invest in renaming the Gulf of Mexico, but a related question hangs overhead: Is this even possible? MORE ACA enrollment reaches new heights, but Republican threats remain Four years ago, President Joe Biden set out to lower the uninsured rate and bring health security to more Americans. MORE ACA enrollment reaches new heights, but Republican threats remain Four years ago, President Joe Biden set out to lower the uninsured rate and bring health security to more Americans. MORE When Trump directs veiled threats at a NATO ally, it's a problem Donald Trump's veiled threats toward a NATO ally aren't just ridiculous, they also expose a scam at the heart of his MAGA vision. MORE When Trump directs veiled threats at a NATO ally, it's a problem Donald Trump's veiled threats toward a NATO ally aren't just ridiculous, they also expose a scam at the heart of his MAGA vision. MORE MORE FROM THE MADDOWBLOG Democrats score wins in the first races since Trump's re-election Why the House Republicans' new rules package matters Trump is hardly in a position to complain about a 'difficult' transition 'Obviously ridiculous': Trump veers into bizarre fixation on adding neighboring countries as states   MSNBC INSIGHTS Have you ever wanted to provide MSNBC with your opinion about their TV programs, documentaries, and digital products, such as MSNBC.com, newsletters, and podcasts? Now is your chance! Join the MSNBC Insights Community.   NEWS TIPS? SEND IT TO RACHEL FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK RACHEL MADDOW ON THREADS Download the MSNBC App: 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT | VIEW IN BROWSER