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Governor says New Mexico's name is not up for debate

Trump's post also claimed the change would raise home values and incomes, without evidence, but the state constitution names the state New Mexico.

On air: Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell on BBN Overnight
Published 12:22 AM ET, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Hill: “Trump calls on New Mexico to change its name to 'New America'”, with reporting from ABC News.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 12:22 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance, Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.
Topics: New Mexico, America, Trump.
BBN covered this story before: Skip in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico (October 17).

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The HillTrump calls on New Mexico to change its name to 'New America'
ABC NewsTrump floats renaming New Mexico 'New America' - ABC News facts used on air

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentLeroy never knew he was in a race, and New Mexico has been told it's in a rebrand.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe governor says on X the state's name is not up for debate.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Washington Post reports the president can rename bodies of water but not states, and New Mexico's constitution names the state New Mexico.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHis post also said it might make the elections honest again.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA paperwork fix for democracy, and the constitution still says no.

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