Trump Urges New Mexico to Rename Itself 'New America'
Source reports published 20 Oct 2026, 5:22 am – 6:16 am AEST
President Trump is advocating for New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America,’ asserting it would increase property values and state pride. This proposal follows previous attempts to rename Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.
What happened
- President Donald Trump, via Truth Social, stated that New Mexico should ‘immediately’ change its name to ‘New America.’
- He argued this would increase home values and incomes, and foster greater pride in the United States.
- This follows a previous suggestion where Trump shared a map with ‘Mexico’ crossed out and replaced with ‘America.’
- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham criticized the proposal, asserting that New Mexico’s name is enshrined in its constitution and that the White House is focusing on a distraction from important state initiatives.
- Trump’s proposal mirrors efforts to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ and the Gulf of Mexico ‘Gulf of America.’
Original reporting
- Fox News: Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes
2026-10-19T20:16:02+00:00 - Washington Examiner: Trump: New Mexico should 'immediately' change to 'New America'
2026-10-19T19:22:22+00:00