Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico to “New America”
President Trump has suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America" through social media posts.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 8, 2026 —
Former President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the U.S. state of New Mexico to “New America.” The suggestion was made via posts on social media platforms.
The former president’s proposal did not include specific details regarding the impetus behind the suggestion or any proposed legislative or procedural steps that would be required for such a name change. The nature of the social media posts suggests a public commentary rather than a formal political proposal.
The U.S. Constitution outlines processes for the admission of new states, but renaming an existing state would likely involve a complex legislative process. This would require approval from both the U.S. Congress and potentially the state legislature itself. The summary provided does not specify any actions taken by President Trump beyond the social media posts, nor does it indicate any response from political figures, government bodies, or the public.
The state of New Mexico was officially admitted into the Union as the 47th state on January 6, 1912. Its current name originates from the Spanish name ‘Nuevo México,’ historically used to describe the Spanish colonial territories and Native American pueblos north of the Rio Grande.
Further information regarding the context, reception, or potential next steps related to this suggestion was not available in the provided summary.
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