New Mexico representatives ask Apple to not rename state to 'New America'
Multiple social media posts from the US President suggested renaming New Mexico to "New America," and congressional representatives have preemptively asked Apple and Google not to rename the state. Apple has no control over what countries choose to name a location The United States President has begun using the names on the map as some kind of negotiating tactic in ongoing trade wars he started.…
Several US congressional representatives from New Mexico have approached technology giants Apple and Google, requesting they refrain from renaming the state to "New America" following a series of social media posts by the US President. Apple, however, has emphasized that it has no influence over the decision-making process of countries when it comes to naming locations.
The President has reportedly begun using the altered names on maps as a potential negotiating tool in ongoing trade disputes, with instances of such changes appearing in databases like the GNIS. Following similar updates implemented in Apple Maps, Democratic representatives from New Mexico have expressed their concern, urging the companies not to comply if Apple and Google are faced with another proposed name change.
These requests have been made in light of multiple social media posts by the President, albeit without any official executive orders or plans being put into action.
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