New Mexico Democrats push back over Trump posts about renaming the state ‘New America’
NBC News
Last updated: September 8, 2026
President Trump made social media posts suggesting the renaming of New Mexico to 'New America'. This prompted a swift and strong reaction from New Mexico Democrats who publicly opposed the idea.
- President Trump utilized social media platforms over the weekend to express his views.
- These posts specifically included suggestions for renaming the state of New Mexico.
- New Mexico Democrats quickly issued responses to the president's social media activity.
- The Democratic party members from New Mexico vocally pushed back against the proposed state name change.
- The article focuses on the political discourse surrounding Trump's social media posts and the subsequent reactions from New Mexico Democrats.
