Former President Trump Proposes Renaming New Mexico to 'New America'
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Former President Donald Trump recently shared a suggestion on social media regarding the name of the U.S. state of New Mexico. In his post on Monday, he proposed that the state should change its name to “New America” immediately.
New Mexico became the 47th state to join the United States in 1912. The name “New Mexico” has been used for the region since the Spanish colonial period, long before it became a part of the United States. It was named after the country of Mexico, which is located to the south.
This suggestion has gained attention across the country, though it is not clear if there is any formal plan or political movement to support such a change. Changing a state’s name would require a complex legal process involving both the state government and the U.S. Congress.
As of now, there has been no official response from New Mexico state officials regarding the former president's comments. The proposal remains a topic of discussion on social media and in news reports across the United States.
Sources: WTVA
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