'Gulf of America' hats take center stage at Trump's 100-day cabinet meeting
In an unusual scene at the White House, navy blue and red baseball caps emblazoned with the phrase 'Gulf of America' were placed in front of every cabinet member during President Donald Trump's first full cabinet meeting since returning to office. The caps, highlighting Trump's push to rebrand the Gulf of Mexico in patriotic terms, were spotted just a day after he wore one ahead of a Michigan rally.I need that Gulf of America hat.pic.twitter.com/g4UIyRsElP— B. Wilkins lll (@ScummyMummy511) April 30, 2025advertisementThe scene unfolded during a Wednesday meeting, marking Trump's first 100 days back in office. Social media users compared the event to a staged show of loyalty, as cabinet members took turns praising Trump and his political messages.Everyone at the Trump cabinet meeting has one of the new GULF OF AMERICA Trump hats! It's worked! I WANT ONE! Red or black though? pic.twitter.com/lUVMCHqgQy— George Balfour-Kinnear (@balfourUK) April 30, 2025
Seated beside the president, Tesla chief and billionaire adviser Elon Musk drew attention by stacking his red 'Gulf of America' cap on top of his DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) hat. 'I told you I wear a lot of hats. Even my hat has a hat," Musk joked. Trump said, "I love the double hat by the way. He's the only one who can get away with it."advertisementMusk also applauded the administration's efforts, saying voters were already seeing results: 'secure borders, safe cities, and sensible spending.'Musk Spotted With Neck ScarObservers also noticed what appeared to be a scar on Musk's neck. It's believed to be from a 2020 surgery to remove a bone spur following an injury at his 42nd birthday party. Musk underwent another neck procedure in early 2025, but no confirmation has been made regarding any visible marks from that operation.The meeting featured a stream of loyalist praise. Attorney General Pam Bondi declared, 'Your first 100 days has far exceeded that of any other presidency in this country ever, ever.' She also said the DEA told her Trump had 'taken the handcuffs off' agents during a recent visit.Trump used much of the two-hour session to promote his administration's achievements and deflect blame for weak economic data linked to new tariffs. 'I'm not taking credit or discredit for the stock market,' he said. 'I'm just saying we inherited a mess.'
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