On social media, many viewe stunned as Someone Renames Trump Tower to ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Map, which sparked debate.
In a shocking incident, Trump Tower was renamed ‘Dump Tower’ on Google Maps.
This left many wondering who dared to do it, while others expressed concern about how this could affect Trump’s business.
Google Maps shows unexpected name change for Trump Tower
Donald Trump’s famous Midtown Manhattan building briefly had an unflattering name change on Google Maps.
Users searching for “Trump Tower” on Saturday were surprised to find it listed as “Dump Tower.”
Social media reacts to the name swap
The sudden change sparked reactions online. One user shared a screenshot with the caption, “Google is passive-aggressively awesome. #NotMyPresident.”
The altered name quickly gained attention, with many users taking to social media to discuss the unexpected edit.
One person said: And mean while he’s dumping on all the butt hurt lefties.
A second wrote: And the White House is now Trump House, so Trump wins against lefties again.
While a third commented: All they need to do now is change Donald’s names on his social media to”Tronald Dump!” XD.
Another added: Hahaha America’s new dump site
Someone else said: OMG! Help Trump.
Google responds to the incident
After the incident, Pix11 reported that the issue was quickly corrected. Google released a statement addressing the situation:
“Some inappropriate names were surfacing in Google Maps that should not be, and we apologize for any offense this may have caused. Our teams immediately took action and have fixed the issue.”
Additionally, Pix11 notes: “While Google regularly updates their maps, the time it takes to update and refresh location names varies, according to Google. Map data is aggregated from third-party providers, public sources and user contributions, which helps to create a comprehensive and updated map at all times.”
However, it remains unclear who was responsible for the name change.
According to Google, map data comes from multiple sources, including third-party providers, public records, and user contributions.
While Google updates its maps regularly, the time required for changes to take effect can vary.
People first spotted the name change over the weekend and quickly reported it online. The modification was short-lived, but it generated plenty of discussion.
While Google restored the building’s original name, some users noted that the First Amendment allows people to refer to it however they like.
Despite the correction, the brief renaming of Trump Tower remains a memorable online moment.
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