Donald Trump has suggested renaming New Mexico as “New America”, extending a string of controversial name-change proposals that have already targeted the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Ontario and the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump's name-changing spree found an unlikely new target on Sunday when he suggested the state of New Mexico could become "New America."
His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the middle of a trade war with neighboring Canada.
"Many people suggested changing the name of New Mexico... to NEW AMERICA," the Republican president posted on social media. "So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State. Wow, I Love It!!!"
The White House reposted an image showing the Mexico part of the state's name crossed out and replaced with "America."
