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New Mexico Governor Criticizes Trump’s Name Change Proposal

Updated 2026-09-07 13:40 UTC 1 source Negative

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) criticized President Trump's suggestion to rename the state as 'New America,' calling it a name that has been in use since before U.S. existence and not open for debate.

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The Hill
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) slammed President Trump’s recent posts where he said renaming her state as "New America" would be "much more prestigious and beautiful." “New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed. What is up for debate? W
2026-09-07 13:30 UTC
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