Trump Suggests New Mexico Change Its Name to “New America”
President Donald Trump suggested that New Mexico should change its name to “New America.” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham responded on social media, criticizing the suggestion as a distraction and noting the historical origins of the state’s name.
Atlanta, GA, October 20, 2026 —
President Donald Trump suggested that New Mexico change its name to “New America,” drawing a response from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who criticized the suggestion on social media as a distraction and pointed to the historical origins of the state’s name.
The available account does not specify when Trump made the suggestion, where he made it, or what prompted it. It also does not provide the wording of the governor’s social media response beyond describing her criticism and reference to the name’s history.
No details were provided about whether the suggestion was part of a formal proposal or an official process. The account does not indicate that any name change has been proposed through government channels or that New Mexico’s name has changed. It describes a suggestion by Trump and a public response from the governor.
Grisham’s response linked the suggestion to what she characterized as a distraction and drew attention to the historical origins of “New Mexico.” The specific historical explanation she offered was not included in the account, so further details about the name’s origins cannot be established from the information provided.
The account also does not provide reactions from other officials or residents, or explain whether the exchange led to further statements. Beyond Trump’s suggestion and the governor’s response, no additional developments were specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Debra Worley on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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