Many social media users were shocked when Trump Tower was briefly renamed ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps, sparking debate.
The name change surprised many, leaving some wondering who was behind it and how it might affect Trump’s business. When users searched for ‘Trump Tower’ on Saturday, they found it listed as ‘Dump Tower,’ triggering reactions online. One user shared a screenshot with the caption, “Google is passive-aggressively awesome. #NotMyPresident.”
The name change quickly gained attention, with users making comments like, “And meanwhile, he’s dumping on all the butt hurt lefties,” and “And the White House is now Trump House, so Trump wins again against the lefties.” Another joked, “All they need to do now is change Donald’s name on social media to ‘Tronald Dump!’ XD.”
Google quickly responded, apologizing for the inappropriate name change and stating, “Some inappropriate names surfaced in Google Maps that should not have, and we apologize for any offense caused. Our teams immediately took action and fixed the issue.”
While Google regularly updates its maps, the time for changes to take effect can vary. Despite the correction, the brief renaming of Trump Tower became a memorable online moment. Some users pointed out that the First Amendment allows people to refer to places as they choose.
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