Trump Urges New Mexico Renaming
Trump renewed his call for New Mexico to adopt the name 'New America'.
October 19, 2026 · Updated Oct 19, 8:43pm ET
CNNTrump calls on New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America’
The HillTrump calls on New Mexico to change its name to ‘New America’
FOX NewsTrump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes
HuffPostTrump Once Again Attempts To Rename New Mexico As — Guess What?!
Daily MailTrump demands New Mexico renamed to 'New America'
Mother JonesTrump again demands New Mexico change name to New America
MEDIAiteWhat Else Can Trump Rename After Push to Rename New Mexico?
Raw StoryTrump smears 'crooked' New Mexico’s elections in bizarre demand to rename state
New RepublicTrump Says New Mexico Should Change Its Name to—Yep, You Guessed It
Joe.My.God.Trump Calls For Renaming New Mexico “Immediately”
AlterNet'Speechless' MAGA turns on Trump over 'ridiculous' distraction scheme
Rolling StoneTrump's Crunch-Time Message: New Mexico Should Be Renamed 'New America'
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What happened
President Donald Trump called on New Mexico to immediately change its name to “New America,” saying the United States is not Mexico. The demand extends his push to put “America” in place names, after proposals for the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario. Trump had promoted the idea before, including with a crossed-out map and an AI video of a welcome sign. New Mexico’s name dates to the 16th century, before the United States existed. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Michelle Lujan GrishamGovernor of New Mexico since 2019 said the name is not up for debate and called the push a distraction. Trump said the change would raise prestige, home values and incomes. The president cannot rename a state by himself.
How the left told it
Left-leaning outlets framed the demand as a political rebranding effort that drew resistance and distracted from voter concerns before the midterms. HuffPost leaned into ridicule around the proposal, saying it was greeted with “brutal mockery”. CNN cast it as part of Trump’s geography campaign and cited voters who said he was not focused on pressing problems.
How the right told it
Right-leaning outlets framed the pitch as patriotic rebranding, while stressing its election-integrity attack and pre-midterm provocation. Fox News emphasized Trump’s promise that the change could lift prosperity and pride, while noting his swipe at state elections. Daily Mail focused on the firestorm, AI imagery and timing before the midterms.
