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President Trump posted a map replacing the word 'Mexico' with 'America' on New Mexico and later released an AI-style video suggesting a rename to 'New America'; the White House re-shared the image, drawing swift backlash from New Mexico leaders and highlighting the administration's ongoing push to alter geographic names.
California is removing the derogatory term "squaw" from over 100 place names across 15 counties, following a 2022 law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom. This initiative, part of a broader national effort, aims to replace offensive geographic names by January 1, 2025, in consultation with Native American tribes. The move is seen as a significant step towards rectifying historical wrongs against Native American communities, which constitute 1.7% of California's population.