Staff Reports
MAGA is almost a decade old, but a new breed of movement is sprouting: MAHA, thanks to the likes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other “crunchy conservatives” who have gotten cozy with the one and only Donald Trump. Now, in an unexpected twist, a new acronym is hitting the political scene: MAJA, which stands for Make American Journalists Anxious. Though the moniker doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, it encapsulates a sentiment that many find amusing. After all, if a woke journalist finds themselves reaching for an extra Xanax due to Trump’s ongoing political prowess, that’s hardly the worst thing.
Just when it seemed like their nightly meltdown sessions couldn’t get any better, the Associated Press Style Guide—which many journalists treat like an infallible scripture—quickly showed signs of capitulation to Trump’s first-day executive decisions. In a bold move, the guide reacted to Trump’s changes to the names of key geographical landmarks, solidifying the discomfort among journalists who cling to their beloved narratives like a lifeline.
Two geographical features recently found their way onto the executive order chopping block: the Gulf of Mexico, soon to become the Gulf of America, and Mt. Denali, reverting back to the historically accurate name of Mt. McKinley. This kind of change isn’t just a passing whim; it’s based on a blatant recognition of American heritage and values that have been neglected for too long.
GULF OF AMERICA, MOUNT MCKINLEY: Just got this from Oklahoma’s education department. Our state’s history standards have been changed to include Gulf of America (previously Gulf of Mexico) and Mt. McKinley (previously Denali before McKinley) to comply with President Trump’s EO. pic.twitter.com/XMdWgqK4ap
— Abigail Ogle📝 (@KOCOAbigail) January 23, 2025
In true Trump fashion, the executive order celebrated the Gulf of America as an essential asset to the nation, calling it “an indelible part of America.” This name change certainly has the potential to jolt woke media into reevaluating their anti-American narratives, which had become pervasive over the years. Meanwhile, the mountain formerly known as Denali was formally returned to its proper name, recognizing President McKinley’s legacy and importance, which had been overlooked after Obama’s administration stripped it away in 2015.
In an unexpected twist, the Associated Press decided to embrace the chaos without taking a hard stance against it— a small but amusing rarity in today’s world of journalism. They noted that despite the Gulf of Mexico having its name entrenched in history for centuries, they would acknowledge Trump’s newly proposed name. They even cited other geographical controversies, like the Gulf of California. It seems like AP is awakening to the reality that, perhaps, they have overstayed their embrace of hyper-liberal ideals.
The AP was far less lukewarm on the Mt. McKinley issue. In a strangely supportive mention, they announced they would adhere to Trump’s executive order in relation to the peak’s name. A sigh of relief may have just escaped the lips of conservatives everywhere as they revel in the thought that even an institution as entrenched in leftist ideologies as the AP can feel the heat of MAJA. With time, perhaps more will follow suit, and media establishments may rethink the way they approach their reporting—if only to avoid giving themselves further anxiety.
