What's in a name? Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'
- Published on 08/09/2026 - 10:07 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump's name-changing spree found an unlikely new target earlier this week when he suggested the state of New Mexico could be renamed "New America.
- " His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the middle of a trade war with neighbouring Canada.
- "Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico...to NEW AMERICA," the Republican president posted on social media.
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- Published on 08/09/2026 - 10:07 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump's name-changing spree found an unlikely new target earlier this week when he suggested the state of New Mexico could be renamed "New America.
- " His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the middle of a trade war with neighbouring Canada.
- "Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico...to NEW AMERICA," the Republican president posted on social media.
Sources: Euronews