The Knights of the Golden Circle (KGC), still active in modern times, have come out in strong support of Donald Trump's announcement on January 7, 2025, to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." The group views this proposal as a reaffirmation of American dominance and a continuation of their historical mission to expand Southern influence. They see the renaming as a symbolic victory that aligns with their long-standing belief in expanding American, particularly Southern, power over regions they consider within their sphere of influence.

While the KGC historically focused on territorial expansion and the preservation of slavery, today's members interpret the renaming as a new form of asserting control. They argue that while it doesn't involve physical annexation, it symbolically reclaims the Gulf for America, echoing their past ambitions of extending the nation's reach. The modern KGC sees this as a step towards recognizing American influence in the region, with some members even proposing that this should be the prelude to more direct policy actions to secure economic and strategic interests in the Gulf.
 

In response to Trump's proposal, the KGC has publicly stated their support through various channels, emphasizing that this renaming should not be the end but the beginning of a broader initiative to strengthen American control in the area. They advocate for policies that would enhance U.S. influence, possibly through economic or military means, reflecting their enduring ideology of expansionism and nationalistic pride. The group sees this as an opportunity to revive their mission in a contemporary context, where symbolic gestures like renaming could lead to more substantive geopolitical strategies.