What's in a name? Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

Trump last week suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" as the war with Iran continues, then hours later implied he was not serious about the plan.

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The President recently floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" and signed an Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America."

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Euronews Published 8 September 2026

What's in a name? Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

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Trump Shares Map Renaming New Mexico as 'New America'

The President recently floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" and signed an Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario as "Lake America."

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