Trump suggests renaming New Mexico as “New America”

The White House amplified a social media post from President Donald Trump that suggested renaming New Mexico as “New America.” The post showed a map of the state with “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America,” but it did not include any explanation or official policy proposal. New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham rejected the idea, saying the state’s name is not open for debate and pointing to concerns about everyday costs and public services. She said state leaders are focused on issues such as childcare, health care and housing. The post followed Trump’s recent executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” for federal use, part of a broader pattern of symbolic renaming during disputes with Canada. The article notes that a U.S. president cannot unilaterally rename a state, and no formal effort to change New Mexico’s name has been announced.