Governor Slams Trump’s New America Map | Dayton News

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico is taking a sharp stand against President Trump’s viral social media stunt renaming the state “New America,” calling it a distraction from real issues like soaring gas prices, housing costs, and healthcare. She reminded Americans that New Mexico’s name predates the U.S., and while Trump spins maps and rumors into political theater, her administration is rolling out tangible support for families — free childcare, college aid, and housing investments. The “New America” jab, rooted in a false executive order rumor, echoes Trump’s history of renaming landmarks like Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Lujan Grisham’s message: symbolic gestures won’t solve economic struggles — only real policy will. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3209acceb18126fd