Pushback after Donald Trump argues to rename US state
Donald Trump has faced backlash after posting maps on Truth Social suggesting the state of New Mexico be renamed 'New America.' New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham criticized the proposal as a distraction from pressing issues like gas prices and healthcare.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing political polarization in the U.S. and the use of social media for provocative political messaging.
shares Share article The governor of a US state has hit back after Donald Trump posted a series of maps on Truth Social pushing for a name change.
In less than 24 hours, Trump posted eight posts on his social media app renaming New Mexico New America.
President Donald Trump is pushing to rename New Mexico. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson
"Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico, one of the great vote cheating states of all time, to NEW AMERICA," the president wrote.
"So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State. Wow, I Love It!!!"
Among his posts are a series of maps with the state renamed.
It comes following Trump ordering the renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake America , and the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America .
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