Michelle Lujan Grisham
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- 3d ago
Trump renews call to rename New Mexico 'New America', citing home values and election claims
On Monday, 19 October, Donald Trump repeated on Truth Social his call for New Mexico to become 'New America', tying the rename to property values, incomes and election integrity without offering evidence. The state's governor said its name is not up for debate.
- Sep 7
Donald Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to New America on Truth Social
Donald Trump posted an altered map suggesting New Mexico be renamed New America, drawing immediate rejection from state officials who noted presidents lack constitutional authority to rename states.
- Sep 7
Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to New America as state leaders reject plan
Donald Trump posted a map crossing out New Mexico in favor of New America on Truth Social, prompting immediate rejection from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and state lawmakers who cited historical heritage and legal limits.