New Mexicans deride Trump’s ‘New America’ idea
President Trump has suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America" and has also signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America." New Mexico's Democratic leaders and residents have opposed these proposals, describing them as attempts to erase the state's history and culture. The renaming suggestions are part of a broader pattern of Trump's efforts to change geographic names.
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13 sourcesTrump posts map renaming New Mexico to 'New America'
Trump settles on a new priority as the midterm elections approach: Renaming New Mexico
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10 sourcesNew Mexico GOP executive director brushes off Trump’s floating name change to ‘New America’
Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico to ‘New America’ After Prior Lake and Gulf Rebrands
‘Isn’t up for debate’: New Mexico governor hits back at Trump over ‘New America’ posts
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2 articlesTrump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say
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3 developments- Sep 6Trump floats renaming New Mexico as ‘New America,’ prompting pushback
- Sep 8Trump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America'
- Sep 10When did the United States claim the name ‘America’?
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