President Trump’s Social Media Map Renaming New Mexico Draws Criticism
President Donald Trump shared a map on social media that appeared to rename New Mexico as "New America," which drew criticism from New Mexico's governor and a senator.
Denver, CO, September 7, 2026 —
A map shared on social media by President Donald Trump, which appeared to label New Mexico as “New America,” has prompted criticism from state officials. The map was disseminated by the President, though details regarding the specific platform or date of the post were not immediately available. The alteration depicted in the map, changing the long-standing name of the U.S. state, led to a negative reaction from New Mexico’s governor and a U.S. senator representing the state.
The governor of New Mexico and a senator from the state publicly voiced their disapproval of the map and its apparent renaming of their state. The specific nature of their criticisms and the exact statements made by the governor and senator were not detailed in the information provided. The president’s social media activity, particularly involving maps or graphics related to U.S. geography, has on occasion sparked public discussion and commentary.
The U.S. state of New Mexico was established as a territory in 1910 and admitted to the Union in 1912. Its name originates from the Spanish name “Nuevo México,” which was given to the region centuries ago. The term “New America” does not represent any official designation for the state or any of its territories.
No further details were provided regarding the origin of the map, the specific context of its sharing by President Trump, or any subsequent actions or statements from the White House or the state officials following the initial criticism.
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