NM Governor: State’s Name ‘Isn’t Up For Debate’

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) was not thrilled with a name change to her state by President Donald Trump.

The president recently posted a map showing New Mexico renamed as “New America.”

“New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed. What is up for debate? Who’s showing up for working families,” Lujan Grisham posted on the social platform X Sunday.

“While the President tries to distract Americans from his disastrous war in Iran, gas prices keep soaring. Americans are also spending more at the grocery store, losing access to health care and wondering if they’ll ever be able to afford a home,” she added.

Trump posted a map of New Mexico labeled “New America” Sunday after a debunked online hoax spread that he had signed an executive order changing the state’s name.

The map, posted to Truth Social, featured a large “X” over “Mexico” in the state’s name and the word “America” below it. The White House’s official account also posted the image on X.

Trump said later on Truth Social “many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico, one of the great vote cheating states of all time, to NEW AMERICA.” 

“So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State. Wow, I Love It!!!” he added.

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117226720070374585

These recent posts came on the heels Trump recently signing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, to “Lake America” amid trade tensions with the U.S.’s northern neighbor.

“Under Democratic leadership here in New Mexico, we’re providing families with free childcare and college, protecting access to health care and investing in housing. While the White House wastes time coloring on maps, Nuevo México is busy doing the work,” Lujan Grisham said in her Sunday X post.