Denali National Park is widely renowned for being home to the highest peak in the U.S. Yet, contrary to what some may think, this is no longer called Denali, as the park's name suggests.

The Trump Administration decided to rename this peak in January 2025 , which is why this natural feature is now known as Mount McKinley. This decision wasn’t welcomed positively by Alaska politicians. Because of this, Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowski is now trying to reinstate the mountain’s previous name.

Here is a closer look at why Senator Lisa Murkowski, along with other Alaskan politicians, wants to bring the old name back, the different names this mountain has been known by in the last few decades, and what Americans are saying about it.

Denali May Reclaim Its Name After Removal By The Trump Admini

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