President’s Map Mishap Over New Mexico | Dayton News

Former President Trump sparked a stir by joking about renaming New Mexico to “New America” on Truth Social, claiming many people suggested it — though who exactly those people are remains unclear. But here’s the kicker: he doesn’t have the legal power to change a state’s name — that’s up to the state itself, and New Mexico’s Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham made that crystal clear. She reminded everyone the state’s name is deeply tied to its history, predating the U.S., and that New Mexico is focused on real priorities like childcare, college access, and healthcare — not map doodles. This isn’t the first time Trump has tried to rename places — from Lake Ontario to the Strait of Hormuz — revealing a pattern of ego-driven branding. The message? New Mexico’s identity is too strong and too real to be rewritten on a whim. 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/32841781a4f81c78