Another Country Star Trashes Trump
Texas country artist Charley Crockett isn’t one to keep quiet — especially when it comes to his home state or his roots. The outlaw-style singer, raised deep in San Benito, Texas, made headlines this week with a fiery post that took aim at President Trump’s executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.
Crockett, known for his Americana grit and cowboy authenticity, made it clear that he doesn’t plan to change how he calls his birthplace anytime soon.
“I was born on the Gulf of Mexico. I don’t recognize it by any other name,” Crockett wrote on social media. “Any real Texan knows that our Mexican-American brothers and sisters work hard in every industry. I’m proud to be from the Rio Grande Valley, where the population is over 90 percent Latino.”
His post quickly caught fire online — drawing thousands of comments, many from conservatives and country music fans who disagreed with his stance. Others applauded his loyalty to his roots, saying it showed his independent Texas spirit.
⚡ Trump’s “Gulf of America” Order Sparks Passion Across the South
President Trump’s decision to rename the historic Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America was part of a broader effort to reassert American identity and highlight the nation’s sovereignty over its southern waters.
Supporters have hailed the move as a bold, patriotic statement, symbolizing America’s renewed strength under Trump’s leadership.
But not everyone is cheering — and Crockett made sure to voice that sentiment.
“If those boys in Washington want to rename something,” he wrote, “they can start with New England — because it ain’t new, and it ain’t England.”
🎸 A Singer Who Never Shies Away From Controversy
This isn’t the first time Charley Crockett has courted heated reactions.
In August, he defended pop icon Beyoncé after she faced backlash for stepping into the country genre with her hit album Cowboy Carter.
“Hey country folks, Beyoncé ain’t the source of your discontent,” he said. “It was 25 years of bro country.”
Later, Crockett added,
“I don’t need to put down a black woman to advance my music. That’s embarrassing to the idea of America.”
His comments divided fans, with some calling him a voice for unity — and others accusing him of ignoring the cultural heritage of traditional country music.
🌎 “You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train”
Earlier this year, Crockett joined rising star Noeline Hofmann during Rolling Stone’s “Musicians on Musicians” tour, where he reflected on his upbringing and the constant change he sees in both music and America itself.
“You can’t be neutral on a moving train,” he said. “Things are always changing.”
For many, that line sums up Crockett’s entire approach — proud of his Texas roots, outspoken, and unafraid to challenge the mainstream narrative.
But as the debate over Trump’s renaming order continues, one thing’s for sure: Crockett’s words have once again put Texas in the national spotlight.
