{
  "id": 15668643,
  "title": "Trump calls for renaming New Mexico 'New America'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-calls-for-renaming-new-mexico-new-america",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T23:00:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1559372/trump-calls-renaming-new-mexico-new-america"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump suggested on Monday renaming the American state of New Mexico to New America, asserting it would enhance the region's prestige, property values, and incomes, according to Anadolu Ajansi. During his Truth Social platform, Trump emphasized that New Mexico should adopt the name New America, stating, \"We are not Mexico, we are the United States of America!\" He argued that the new name would elevate the state's profile and inspire greater pride among residents. First proposed in September, the name change was touted as a way to boost home values and incomes, and instill a sense of pride while honoring the American flag. However, Trump's proposal faces a significant hurdle: amending the state's constitution to alter its name. New Mexico's Democratic governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, dismissed the idea when it was initially introduced last month. Trump's push to rename geographical landmarks, including the Gulf of America and Lake America, echoes this sentiment. In October, he jokingly proposed renaming the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean to \"Trump Ocean,\" a notion that may have inspired his latest proposal.",
  "summary": "ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump on Monday called for the southwestern state of New Mexico to be renamed “New America”, arguing that the change would boost its prestige, property values and incomes, Anadolu Ajansi reported.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump proposes renaming New Mexico to New America",
    "Claims new name would boost prestige and property values",
    "Democratic governor Michelle Lujan Grisham opposes the idea"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Burgum: East Potomac will be transformed into 'best course in America' under Trump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/burgum-east-potomac-will-be-transformed-into-best-course-in-america",
        "published": "2026-10-19T20:49:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump again calls for New Mexico to be renamed ‘New America’: ‘We are not Mexico’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/trump-again-calls-for-new-mexico-to-be-renamed-new-america-we-are-not",
        "published": "2026-10-19T23:33:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}