A former U.S. president has reignited online speculation by sharing a doctored map of New Mexico with the altered name "New America," despite widespread debunking of claims that any official executive order had been issued. The post, featuring a crossed-out "Mexico" and the word "America" in its place, has fueled further misinformation about the state’s status. Social media platforms have previously dismissed similar hoaxes as false, though the latest image continues to circulate among some users. The map’s origins and intent remain unclear as fact-checkers work to clarify its authenticity.
President Trump on Sunday posted a map of New Mexico labeled "New America" following the spread of a since-debunked online hoax claiming he had signed an executive order renaming the state. The map Trump shared on Truth Social showed a large "X" over "Mexico" in the state's name, with the word "America" labeled below it....