Democratic lawmakers from New Mexico have called on Apple and Google to resist pressure to alter their digital maps following President Trump’s proposal to rename the state as "New America." The push comes after the president posted a modified map on his social media platform, where "Mexico" was replaced with the new designation. The lawmakers argue against the change, which could have significant implications for how the state is represented online. The tech giants now face a decision on whether to comply with the request or uphold existing geographic standards.
A group of Democratic lawmakers who represent New Mexico urged Apple and Google on Thursday not to adopt President Trump’s proposed renaming of the state to “New America” on their map platforms. On Sunday, the president shared an image of a map of the state on Truth Social with “Mexico” crossed out and replaced by...
