Trump wants to rename New Mexico ‘New America’. Here are other places he has targeted in his second term as US president

In a surprising turn, US President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America," replacing the word "Mexico" in a map with the term "America." This suggestion, shared on social media, was quickly dismissed by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, who emphasized that the state's name has been in place since before the United States existed. The proposal emerged as part of Trump's broader pattern of advocating for name changes during his second term in office.

Earlier this year, Trump ordered the Gulf of Mexico to be referred to as the "Gulf of America" in US government usage, a move that Mexico rejected. Additionally, he renamed Lake Ontario to "Lake America," sparking a diplomatic dispute as the lake is shared by the United States and Canada. The president has also floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait," though the significance of this suggestion remains unclear.

The legal and international implications of Trump's geographic name changes vary significantly. While the governor of New Mexico has rejected the proposal, the renaming of major waterways and straits could have far-reaching consequences. Trump's actions highlight the intersection of political messaging and diplomatic considerations when it comes to altering geographic names.