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Trump suggests renaming New Mexico ‘New America’

From The Punch · () English

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  • US President Donald Trump suggested changing New Mexico’s name to “New America” in a social media post.
  • Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham rejected the proposal, saying the name had belonged to the state since before the United States existed.
  • The suggestion follows Trump’s earlier efforts to rename geographic features, including the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario.

Donald Trump’s campaign to rename geographic features has found an unlikely new target: the US state of New Mexico.

Trump said Sunday that “Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico… to NEW AMERICA,” describing the proposed name as “so much more prestigious and beautiful” for what he called a potentially incredible state. The White House reposted an image crossing out “Mexico” and replacing it with “America.”

Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico… to NEW AMERICA.

· Donald TrumpTrump proposed the new name in a social media post.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham dismissed the idea. “It’s been ours since before the United States existed,” she told Fox News, saying the name “isn’t up for debate.” She also accused the president of trying to distract Americans from issues including soaring gas prices.

So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State. Wow, I Love It!!!

· Donald TrumpTrump praised the proposed name for New Mexico.

Some US media reports said the suggestion originated as an internet hoax. Trump’s proposal came days after he signed an order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” an effort Canada has rejected. He also suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait” as the war with Iran continued, then implied hours later that he was not serious about the plan.

Trump renamed the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” on his first day back in the White House in 2025. Mexico rejected that move, as Canada has rejected the attempt to rename Lake Ontario.

It’s been ours since before the United States existed.

· Michelle Lujan GrishamThe New Mexico governor rejected Trump’s proposal in comments to Fox News.
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