President Trump has made a renewed call for New Mexico to change its name to "New America" in a post on Truth Social. This demand has been a consistent theme for him, as he has previously criticized the state's name and suggested similar changes to other geographical locations. The proposal coincides with upcoming midterm elections in New Mexico, where several races are highly contested. It remains to be seen how this will affect the Republican base in the state.
Key facts
- Trump made the name change demand on October 19, 2026.
- He referred to New Mexico as a state with significant vote cheating.
- Trump has suggested renaming other geographical locations as well.
- New Mexico has contested races in the upcoming midterm elections.
- Democratic Rep. Gabe Vasquez won his seat by about 10,000 votes in 2024.
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