In a post on Truth Social on Monday, October 19, Trump argued that the southwestern state should no longer have a name linked to Mexico.
US President Donald Trump has again proposed changing the name of New Mexico to “New America,” renewing his push to change the names of places.
“The name would add great value and prestige to the State! Trump then questioned the integrity of elections in the state, writing: “Maybe even the Crooked Elections, that New Mexico is known for, would become honest again! President DONALD J. TRUMP,” he added. He also claimed that many people supported it. New Mexico’s Democratic Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham rejected the proposal. She argued that the state’s name had a long history and should not be treated as a political talking point. What is up for debate?
Home Values and Incomes would rise, and you would be even prouder while saluting our beautiful American Flag!” he said. The latest proposal follows an earlier push by Trump to use the name “New America” for the state, which borders Mexico in the southwestern US. At the time, Trump said residents would have the final say on a name change, while describing the idea as a “beautiful change. Who’s showing up for working families,” she said.
“New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed.
Lujan Grisham later criticised the focus on renaming places, saying her administration was working on childcare, college access, healthcare and housing instead.
