# New Mexico Governor Rejects Trump's State Name Change

> New Mexico governor dismisses Trump's call to rename state 'New America' as distraction tactic.
- Title: New Mexico Governor Rejects Trump's State Name Change
- Summary: New Mexico governor dismisses Trump's call to rename state 'New America' as distraction tactic. New Mexico governor states state name predates US existence…
- Keywords: new mexico, trump, governor michelle lujan grisham, new america, lake ontario, gulf of mexico, childcare, health care subsidies, news, local, Mexico, Governor
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/20/new-mexico-governor-responds-trumps-call-change-state-name-new-america
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:59:34.814+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new mexico, trump, governor michelle lujan grisham, new america, lake ontario, gulf of mexico, childcare, health care subsidies, news, local
## Trump's State Name Call
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social urging New Mexico to change its name to New America.

> New Mexico should immediately change its name to New America. We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!
## Governor's Response
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham called Trump's request a distraction from policy failures and noted New Mexico's name dates back to the 16th century.

> This tired New American bit again? You have to ask, what policy failure is Trump trying to distract Americans from this time?
## State's Policy Achievements
New Mexico provides universal no cost childcare and has replaced health care subsidies gutted by Trump and congressional Republicans.
## Key takeaway

New Mexico governor states state name predates US existence and has implemented universal childcare while Trump previously renamed Lake Ontario and Gulf of Mexico.