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White House responds to John Mellencamp criticizing 'Gulf of America' name change
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Michael Bartiromo , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the situation and the White House's response, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News, which provides additional context and details on Mellencamp's criticism and the name change in question.
A recent development has caught the attention of musician John Mellencamp, who has spoken out against a name change. Mellencamp has referenced the Gulf of Mexico in his song "Pink Houses" and has criticized the change during his "Dancing Words Tour" performances. The White House has responded to Mellencamp's criticism.
Further details on this response and the name change are available from KTSM 9 News. For more information on the situation and the White House's response, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News, which provides additional context and details on Mellencamp's criticism and the name change in question.
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Category: parks Published: July 28, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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