Trump's New America Proposal

Trump suggested renaming New Mexico to New America on Truth Social on October 19, 2026.

State Officials Reject Name Change

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham called the proposal a distraction from policy failures.

“This tired New America bit again? You have to ask, what policy failure is Trump trying to distract Americans from this time?”

Historical Context

New Mexico’s name predates the United States, with its capital dating back to 1610.

Lawmakers Defend State Identity

Sen. Ben Ray Lujan and other lawmakers vowed to keep New Mexico’s name unchanged.

“We are New Mexicans. We’re proud of our name, proud of our home, and we’re keeping both.”

Deb Haaland's Critique

Deb Haaland criticized Trump’s request as a distraction from pressing issues like tariffs and war.

“New Mexico is New Mexico, and you lost here three times because you're corrupt and don't care about working people.”

Public Reaction

Social media users mocked Trump’s proposal as a joke or distraction tactic.

“I thought the 'Trump wants to rename New Mexico to New America' thing was a very funny joke...”