<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) responded to President Donald Trump after he suggested changing the name of New Mexico to "New America."</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Grisham, who has been in office since 2019, addressed Trump's comments on social media, referencing his previous suggestions to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and his recent executive order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America." </p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"New Mexico’s name isn’t up for debate — it’s been ours since before the United States existed," Grisham stated. "What is up for debate? Who’s showing up for working families. While the President tries to distract Americans from his disastrous war in Iran, gas prices keep soaring. Americans are also spending more at the grocery store, losing access to health care and wondering if they’ll ever be able to afford a home." </p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Grisham added, "Under Democratic leadership here in New Mexico, we’re providing families with free childcare and college, protecting access to health care and investing in housing. While the White House wastes time coloring on maps, Nuevo México is busy doing the work." </p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The governor shared a map of New Mexico alongside her message. Trump had previously posted a map of New Mexico with an “X” through the word “Mexico” and the word “America” written underneath.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">On Monday, Trump posted multiple maps of the Southeastern U.S. showing New Mexico renamed as “New America.” One image depicted North America, including Canada, Mexico, Cuba, some Caribbean islands, and Greenland as part of the United States.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Washington Examiner reached out to the White House for clarification on Trump's posts.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Additionally, Trump shared a Labor Day message on Truth Social, addressing his political rivals.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">"Happy Labor Day to all, including the Radical Left Lunatics, Communists, and Dumocrats who will do anything possible to destroy our Country," Trump stated. "These Deranged People, after fighting for 10 years, should finally acknowledge that your Favorite President (ME!), knows how to WIN!"</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He continued, "They’re going to give it one last shot at ruining America, but we’re not going to let that happen. We’re going to win the Midterms, BIG, and SAVE AMERICA!"</p>