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

When did the United States claim the name ‘America’?

CNN • 10 Սեպ 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.

What's in a name? Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

Euronews.com • 8 Սեպ 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.

New Mexico Democrats push back over Trump posts about renaming the state ‘New America’

NBC News • 7 Սեպ 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.

Is New Mexico now 'New America?'

USA Today • 7 Սեպ 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.

Trump shares map that renames New Mexico as ‘New America’

CNN • 7 Սեպ 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.

Is New Mexico now 'New America?'

El Paso Times • 6 Սեպ 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.

White House amplifies Trump's post suggesting New Mexico be renamed

foxnews.com • 6 Սեպ 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.