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Trump suggests renaming New Mexico to "New America"

The U.S. president posts a modified map on Truth Social, evoking name changes in the U.S.

7 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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U.S. President Donald Trump shared a modified map on his social media platform Truth Social, suggesting that the state of New Mexico be renamed to "New America." This proposal comes amid recent government actions regarding geographic name changes.

Days earlier, Trump signed a decree altering the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake of America" on Google Maps. This change is part of a broader trend of renaming places related to America's historical and geographic culture.

Trump's post on Truth has generated a range of reactions on social media, with criticisms highlighting a lack of understanding regarding the cultural sensitivities associated with geographic names.

Interest in name changes has intensified, and the recent movement to rename the Gulf of Mexico remains part of this debate, expanding the discussion on identity and history in the country.

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