Entertainment · October 19, 2026
Trump says New Mexico should ‘immediately’ change its name to New America
President Donald Trump has reiterated his call for New Mexico to rename itself 'New America,' arguing on Truth Social that the change would increase prestige, raise home values and incomes, and address his unsubstantiated claims of 'Crooked Elections.' Trump previously used executive orders to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' for federal purposes. However, experts and lawmakers note that renaming a state would require a constitutional amendment by the state and likely congressional action. The proposal has faced bipartisan opposition from New Mexico officials, including Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and various state candidates, who cited the region's 500-year-old cultural and historical identity.
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Trump: New Mexico should 'immediately' change to 'New America'
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Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes
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Trump wants to rename New Mexico as 'New America'
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Trump calls on New Mexico to change its name to 'New America'
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President Donald Trump Calls for New Mexico to ‘Immediately Change Its Name’ to New America
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Trump Wants New Mexico to Change Name to New America
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Donald Trump suggested on Truth Social that New Mexico rename itself 'New America.'
- Trump claimed the name change would boost home values, incomes, and state pride.
- Trump has previously renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' via executive order.
- Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) opposes the name change.
- New Mexico's name is enshrined in its state constitution.
- Trump's proposal included claims about 'Crooked Elections' in New Mexico.
Reported by only some outlets
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull rejected the suggestion (reported by Washington Examiner).
- Republican congressional candidate Greg Cunningham said the change is not legislatively possible (reported by Us Weekly).
- Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) explicitly spoke out against the demand on X (reported by Us Weekly).
- Trump previously claimed the idea was popular during the RNC Midterm Convention (reported by Fox News).
- Trump's approval rating sits at 34 percent according to an NBC News poll (reported by Us Weekly).
Confirmed
- Donald Trump called for New Mexico to be renamed 'New America' on Truth Social.
- Trump linked the name change to economic benefits and election integrity.
- New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham rejected the proposal.
- Trump previously issued executive orders regarding 'Lake America' and 'Gulf of America'.
Reported
- Trump's approval rating is 34 percent. (Us Weekly)
- GOP gubernatorial candidate Gregg Hull rejected the name change identity is not up for negotiation. (Washington Examiner)
Rumor
- The people love the idea of renaming the state. (Donald Trump)
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