President-elect Trump pledges to undo former President Obama’s decision to change the name of North America’s tallest peak from Mount McKinley to Denali. Alaskans prefer the name Denali, which has been around for thousands of years.
Key Points
President-elect Trump's plan to undo Obama's decision to change the name of Mount McKinley to Denali.
Alaskan Natives prefer the name Denali for North America's tallest peak.
Historical context of the naming of Mount McKinley.
Pros
Respecting the historical and cultural significance of the name Denali to Alaskans.
Cons
Potential backlash from those who support the name Mount McKinley.