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Are We ‘New America’ Now? Trump Floats New Name for New Mexico

Trump’s posts sparked confusion, but legal experts say New Mexico’s constitutional name cannot be changed by executive order.

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President Donald Trump suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America," a proposal that met resistance from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and lacks the necessary constitutional authority to succeed.
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The WrapThe Wrap
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Jimmy Fallon Pitches New Names for Multiple States After Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico

Jimmy Fallon has some ideas for other states to be renamed, after the president suggested renaming New Mexico to New America

·Los Angeles, United States
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KTAL NBC 6 NewsKTAL NBC 6 News
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Trump floats idea of renaming New Mexico ‘New America’

President Donald Trump suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America," a proposal that met resistance from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and lacks the necessary constitutional authority to succeed.

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Real Clear PoliticsReal Clear Politics
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Trump Settles on a New Priority: Renaming New Mexico

New Mexico's name isn't up for debate - it's been ours since before the United States existed, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.

·Northbrook, United States
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Can Trump rename New Mexico 'New America'? Here's what to know

Can President Trump legally rename New Mexico as "New America"? Here's what the law says and what state leaders are saying.

·New Castle, United States
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Las Cruces Sun-NewsLas Cruces Sun-News
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Are we ‘New America’ now? Trump floats new name for New Mexico

·Las Cruces, United States
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Trump Wants to Change the Name of the State "New Mexico" to "New America"

Trump floats renaming New Mexico ‘New America'

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Las Cruces Sun-News broke the news in Las Cruces, United States on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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