Washington, United States, Sept 7, 2026 (AFP) - Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

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2026-09-07

US President Donald Trump's name-changing spree found an unlikely new target on Sunday when he suggested the state of New Mexico could become "New America." His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the middle of a trade war with neighboring Canada. "Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico... to NEW AMERICA," the Republican p......

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