New Mexico governor rips Trump's 'New America' post, says name 'isn't up for debate'

A state governor has sharply criticized a viral social media post by the former president, which altered a map to rename New Mexico as "New America." The governor dismissed the change as disrespectful, emphasizing the state’s long-standing identity predating the United States. Instead of the renaming, she redirected attention to economic and social priorities for working families. The response highlights ongoing political tensions over statehood and national identity.

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D) slammed President Trump’s recent post where he shared a map showing her state renamed as "New America." “New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed. What is up for debate? Who’s showing up for working families,” Lujan Grisham said...