U.S. leaders cite historic adoption of "America" name amid Trump’s New Mexico rename push

U.S. leaders cite historic adoption of "America" name amid Trump’s New Mexico rename push

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U. S. leaders said the name "America" was historically adopted for the United States, a practice that began with a 1507 map and persisted as the nation expanded, CNN reported on 10 September. They added that Latin American countries still use the word to refer to the entire hemisphere.

Earlier in September, President Donald Trump shared an image that replaced the name "New Mexico" with "New America", CNN reported. The White House reposted the image, Fox News said. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and other state Democrats criticized the proposal, saying the name is fixed in the state constitution, NBC News reported. Euronews described the suggestion as a distraction from domestic issues.

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September 10, 2026
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U.S. leaders historically adopted the name "America" for the United States
U.S. leaders historically adopted the name "America" for the United States

CNN • 10 Sep 10:00

The term "America" originated on a 1507 map and was later applied to the United States as the nation expanded, while Latin American countries continue to use the word for the entire hemisphere.

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September 08, 2026
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President Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to "New America"
President Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to "New America"

Euronews.com • 08 Sep 08:07

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.

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September 07, 2026
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New Mexico Democrats denounce Trump's posts proposing to rename the state
New Mexico Democrats denounce Trump's posts proposing to rename the state

NBC News • 07 Sep 17:36

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and other state leaders criticized President Donald Trump's social-media campaign to call New Mexico “New America,” saying the name is fixed in the state constitution and highlighting their policy agenda.

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Trump proposes renaming New Mexico as "New America" prompting state officials' backlash
Trump proposes renaming New Mexico as "New America" prompting state officials' backlash

USA Today • 07 Sep 14:29

President Donald Trump posted an image suggesting the state be renamed "New America," a suggestion that was quickly rejected by New Mexico's elected leaders.

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Trump posts map labeling New Mexico as "New America" after lake renaming order
Trump posts map labeling New Mexico as "New America" after lake renaming order

CNN • 07 Sep 02:36

President Donald Trump shared an image on his social platform that replaces the name "New Mexico" with "New America," following an executive order that renamed Lake Ontario. State officials said the post does not reflect any official effort to change the state's name.

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September 06, 2026
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Trump shares map proposing to rename New Mexico as "New America"
Trump shares map proposing to rename New Mexico as "New America"

El Paso Times • 06 Sep 21:55

President Donald Trump posted a map suggesting the state be renamed "New America," prompting criticism from New Mexico officials and clarification that the image originated from a parody account.

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White House shares Trump post suggesting New Mexico be renamed "America"
White House shares Trump post suggesting New Mexico be renamed "America"

foxnews.com • 06 Sep 19:44

The White House reposted a Trump social-media image that crossed out "Mexico" on a map of New Mexico and replaced it with "America," though no policy proposal was announced.

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