President Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to "New America"
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President Donald Trump suggested changing the name of New Mexico to "New America," a proposal quickly rejected by the state's governor and described as a distraction from domestic issues.
President Donald Trump posted on his social media platform that the name of New Mexico could be changed to "New America," describing the new name as more prestigious and beautiful. The White House shared an image that crossed out "Mexico" and replaced it with "America," and additional maps showing the proposed change were also posted.
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham told a television network that the state's name is not subject to debate, noting it has existed since before the United States was founded. She added that the president's suggestion appears intended to divert attention from concerns such as rising gasoline prices.
The proposal follows other recent name-change ideas linked to Trump, including a suggestion to rename the Strait of Hormuz and a prior order to rename Lake Ontario, both of which were dismissed by the respective countries involved.