Key Facts

• President Trump wants New Mexico to be called "New America."
• He made this suggestion in a public statement.
• The idea follows his decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to include "America."
• President Trump said, "We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America."
• The proposal reflects a focus on emphasizing American identity in place names.
• No official government action has been reported about changing New Mexico’s name.
• The original names of these places reflect their historical and geographical background.