New Mexicans slam Trump’s threat to change state’s name
Summary
President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America," which has upset many people in the state. New Mexico has a diverse population with many Latino and Native American residents, and the idea of changing the name has raised concerns about ignoring the state’s culture and history.Key Facts
- President Trump posted an idea to rename New Mexico as "New America" on social media.
- New Mexico has the largest share of Latinos and many federally recognized Native American tribes.
- The state's name comes from Spanish settlers in the 1500s and reflects its history linked to Mexico.
- Some residents see the name change proposal as ignoring or erasing the state’s multicultural identity.
- The Trump administration recently sued New Mexico for giving in-state tuition to undocumented immigrant students, most of whom are Latino.
- New Mexico was delayed in gaining US statehood partly due to its large Spanish-speaking and Native populations.
- Changing the state’s name would require a state constitutional amendment, which is unlikely since Democrats control all statewide offices.
- Some local Republicans see Trump's idea as a distraction from other political issues.
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