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Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by <a href="https://lipperalpha.refinitiv.com/" data-omtr-intcmp="topnav_more_refinitive_info">Refinitiv Lipper</a>. <br>President-elect Donald Trump announced the Gulf of Mexico name-change plan.<br>In the wake of <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/donald-trump-jr-takes-personal-trip-greenland-after-president-elect-floats-purchasing-country" target="_blank" rel="noopener">President-elect Donald Trump</a> announcing he hopes to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," a Texas congressman offered a Lone Star-sized suggestion for compromise.<br>"Interesting compromise," <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/person/c/dan-crenshaw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw</a> posted as a caption to a map showing the Gulf of Mexico’s label replaced with the emblem of a grinning Buc-ee the Beaver in his trademark red ball cap.<br>His post gained some traction on social media as someone commented enthusiastically: "The Gulf of Buc-ee’s!" <br>While it has only started to increase its northward footprint, the Lake Jackson, Texas-based interstate-side gas station/meal-stop/country-store/convenience behemoth has a cult-like following in the South – as evidenced by the response to Crenshaw and others floating the idea.<br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media/dan-crenshaw-biden-spending-bill-speech" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>CRENSHAW RIPS BIDEN SPENDING BILL</strong></a><br><span>Buc-ee's in Houston.</span> <span>(Getty)</span><br>Known for 100-plus gas pumps dispensing at loss-leader prices that help draw in crowds, Buc-ee's has been described as both a 7-Eleven "on steroids" and "an amusement park without the rides."<br>Cooks can be heard regularly calling out "Fre-e-esh brisket on the board," as they continuously resupply visitors with Texas BBQ from a station in the middle of the store, while cheeky billboards advertise their massive, spotless bathrooms for miles.<br>The stores are also known for their mascot’s prized "Beaver Nuggets" snacks, fresh-made fudge, "wall" of jerky; vacation needs like camp chairs, clothing and even meat smokers. <br>On Tuesday, <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-addresses-nation-after-congress-certifies-2024-victory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Trump said</a> he would change the name of the Gulf to the "appropriate" and "beautiful" "Gulf of America."<br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics/beautiful-name-trump-announces-gulf-mexico-get-new-pro-america-revamp" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>TRUMP ANNOUNCES GULF OF MEXICO TO BECOME ‘GULF OF AMERICA’</strong></a><br><span>Buc-ee's in Colorado.</span> <span>(Getty)</span><br>In response, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum posted an image of herself in front of an 18th century map showing a large portion of the United States as "Mexican America" and suggested facetiously that the name should revert.<br>Of Crenshaw’s "Gulf of Buc-ee’s" idea, social media was ablaze with support for the red hat-bedecked beaver.<br>"I’d support that," one X user wrote.<br>"Gulf of Buc’ees gets my vote -- that means brisket sandwich and a pitstop with hundreds of clean bathroom stalls every 3 hours...maybe picking up an iron skillet, crawfish boiler, or pair of Buc-ees pajamas too," a second user daydreamed of the idea.<br><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/apps-products" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP</u></strong></a><br><span>Baseball fan sports Buc-ee's outfit.</span> <span>(Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports via Reuters)</span><br>Another commenter said they had yet to visit a Buc-ees but quipped, "I hope to someday be named among the blessed who have entered through the Brisket Gates. Gulf of Buc-ee’s -- I can support that."<br>Charles Creitz is a reporter for Fox News Digital. <br>He joined Fox News in 2013 as a writer and production assistant. <br>Charles covers <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/media" target="_blank">media</a>, <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/politics" target="_blank">politics</a> and culture for Fox News Digital.<br>Charles is a Pennsylvania native and graduated from Temple University with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. Story tips can be sent to charles.creitz@fox.com.<br>Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content.<br>By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a>, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. 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