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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
World
Jeyn Klare Reyes

Trump Floats 'New America' for New Mexico, Governor Fires Back Fiercely: 'Our Name Predates the United States'

Donald Trump’s proposal to rename New Mexico “New America” prompted Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to defend the state’s historic name. (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

President Donald Trump has sparked a political row after promoting the idea of renaming New Mexico 'New America', prompting the state's governor to deliver a forceful defence of its identity and history.

Trump shared an altered map on social media in which 'Mexico' was crossed out from the state's name and replaced with 'America'. He later described the proposed name as more prestigious and beautiful.

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