President Trump floated the idea of renaming New Mexico “New America” in early September 2026 through Truth Social posts featuring altered maps and an AI-generated video, framing the suggestion as popular among supporters and tying it to his prior executive actions renaming federal features like the Gulf of America. New Mexico’s Democratic governor and congressional delegation immediately rejected the notion, noting the state’s name is embedded in its constitution and predates both the United States and modern Mexico. Any change would require approval by the state legislature and a voter referendum, processes outside presidential authority. Trump later described the proposal as optional and not something he would actively pursue during an October campaign video in the state. No legislative steps or ballot measures have advanced.