# Republican Faces Backlash for Proposal to Name Waterways after Trump: “Cult”
Recently, a Republican lawmaker has stirred up controversy online by suggesting to name U.S. coast waterways after former president Donald Trump.
Greg Steube, a Florida Representative, made this announcement on X (formerly Twitter), revealing his plan to introduce legislation to rename all waterways surrounding the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone as the “Donald John Trump Exclusive Economic Zone.”
Steube’s decision to unveil the bill on Friday, coinciding with Trump’s 78th birthday celebration, received mixed reactions, with some users even labeling him as part of a “cult.”
## Proposal Context
This isn’t the first instance where Trump’s allies in Congress have proposed renaming federally-controlled entities after the former president. Earlier this year, a group of House Republicans proposed renaming Washington Dulles International Airport to The Donald J. Trump International Airport, a move met with criticism.
## Insights
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s defines the EEZ as a zone where the U.S. has rights to explore, exploit, conserve, and manage resources. It spans up to 200 nautical miles from the U.S. territorial baseline, incorporating waterways surrounding territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and others.
## Criticism
Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger criticized Steube’s proposal, while former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan dismissed it as an act of “cultists.” Online users, like actress Dana Ivey, also expressed disapproval of the naming suggestion, highlighting Trump’s criminal convictions.
## Outcome
If passed, Steube’s bill would mandate the EEZ to be rebranded on all relevant documents and records. However, the legislation’s chances of approval seem slim, given the current political landscape with Republicans controlling the House and Democrats the Senate.