President Donald Trump is repeating his controversial request to rename the state of New Mexico. “New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America. We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!” Trump, 80, wrote via Truth Social on Monday, October 19. “The name would add great value and prestige to the State! Home Values and Incomes would rise, and you would be even prouder while saluting our beautiful American Flag!” The commander in chief continued, “Maybe even the Crooked Elections, that New Mexico is known for, would become honest again!” (There is...
Donald Trump Calls for New Mexico to Change Its Name to New America
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Oct 20, 2026 • 3 days ago
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