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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America'
Caption: Trump Promotes Idea Of Renaming New Mexico 'New America’. President Donald Trump has promoted the idea of changing the name of the state of New Mexico to "New America.” Trump posted several maps on social media over the Labor Day holiday showing New Mexico relabelled as New America. The President said he had received suggestions for the change and described the proposed name as "more prestigious and beautiful.” The posts come as tensions between the United States and Mexico increase amid ongoing trade negotiations. Trump previously changed the U.S. name for Lake Ontario to "Lake America" following unsuccessful trade negotiations with Canada. The U.S. federal government does not have the authority to unilaterally change the name of a state. New Mexico is governed by Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham, who has held the position since 2019 and was re-elected in 2022. Lujan Grisham rejected the proposal, saying New Mexico's name "isn't up for debate" and predates the United States. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump,New Mexico,New America,Michelle Lujan Grisham,Labor Day,Mexico,United States,Lake America,trade negotiations,US politics
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