Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to 'New America,' governor dismisses idea

On Sunday, September 6, 2026, US President Donald Trump suggested on social media that the state of New Mexico be renamed “New America,” calling it more prestigious and beautiful. The White House reposted an image showing the “Mexico” part of the state’s name crossed out and replaced with “America.” New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham immediately dismissed the proposal, telling Fox News that the name “isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed” and accusing Trump of trying to distract Americans from soaring gas prices. The idea follows a series of similar renaming attempts by Trump, including renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” and the Strait of Hormuz to the “Trump Strait,” all of which have been rejected by the affected countries or states. For Nigerians, this is a purely internal United States political stunt with no direct impact on Nigeria’s economy, security, or daily life. No action is required; the story serves only as foreign news curiosity.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/07/trump-suggests-renaming-new-mexico-state-new-america/