Denali, Alaska and Donald Trump

Alaskans scoff at President Trump’s order renaming Denali
Many Alaskans say they’ll never stop calling the mountain Denali. That name respects the Indigenous people who’ve lived in its shadows for thousands of years. But Ohioans think McKinley “was a great president.
Denali: Why is Donald Trump renaming cherished Alaska peak ‘Mount McKinley’?
The 47th president is wading back into a century-long dispute over the name we give to North America’s tallest mountain
Trump Just Renamed North America’s Highest Peak. These Climbers Will Still Call It “Denali.”
Conrad Anker, Jon Krakauer, Melissa Arnot Reid, and other prominent climbers and guides share their thoughts on the president’s decision to rename North America’s highest mountain
As he takes office, Trump orders Denali to be renamed Mount McKinley
The president made the name change through one of dozens of executive orders he signed on Monday. Former President Barack Obama’s administration ordered that the mountain be renamed as Denali in 2015.
Trump Renames Denali To Mount McKinley—Here’s What To Know
The tallest peak in North America has been named Denali since 2015 when its name was officially changed under former President Barack Obama.
Alaskans Say Trump Can Change the Name of Denali but Can't Make People Call It Mount McKinley
- A boat is seen on the Susitna River near Talkeetna, Alaska, on Sunday, June 13, 2021, with Denali in the background. Denali, the tallest mountain on the North American continent, is located about 60 miles northwest of Talkeetna.
Stark County Republican officials approve of Trump renaming Denali as Mount McKinley
Stark County GOP officials enthusiastically back President Donald Trump changing the name of North America's tallest mountain ...
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Many Alaskans irate over returning McKinley’s name to tallest US peak
North America’s tallest peak is a focal point of Jeff King’s life. The four-time winner of the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled ...
Not All Republicans Are Happy With Donald Trump's Executive Orders
The President's order to rename Denali, North America's highest peak, back to Mount McKinley does not agree with Alaska senator.
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Trump’s blizzard of orders gets pushback, questions from GOP lawmakers
Murkowski and fellow Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) weren’t happy with Trump’s order to rename Denali, the tallest mountain in their home state — and North America — to Mount McKinley.
Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump’s wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski has openly challenged or rebuked him at ...
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Senate is preparing to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary in late evening vote
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations ...
Can Trump just order new names for Denali and the Gulf of Mexico? A geographer explains who decides what goes on the map
How do place names get made and then changed? There’s a process. But it involves people as well as bureaucracy, so it’s not ...
Trump, GOP leaders meet at White House as president plans visit to NC, defends executive orders
President Donald Trump answered questions at a press availability on a range of topics following a White House meeting with top congressional Republicans.