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Can the UN force a name change?
The UN General Assembly is where all 193 member states meet to discuss global issues and pass non-binding resolutions. It has no power to compel anyone, including a private company or individual, to change a name. Musk's decision is voluntary, perhaps a nod to the US president's influence.
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