Donald Trump proposed changing the name of New Mexico to 'New America'

Updated 2026-10-20 · told from many outlets at once

Donald Trump called for New Mexico to change its name, claiming it would increase housing costs and restore honesty to elections.

Donald Trump called for New Mexico to change its name, saying the change could increase housing costs, restore honesty to elections, and give the state greater value and prestige.
Trump argued that renaming New Mexico would increase housing costs and citizen income and restore honesty to regional elections.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs documentation shows New Mexico's name originated in the 16th century.

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