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politics2 hours ago•5 min saved

White House boosts Trump's 'New America' rename for New Mexico

The White House amplified President Donald Trump's post proposing to rename New Mexico to 'New America,' following his earlier move labeling Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions. The post shows no formal policy proposal and NM Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham says the state’s name isn’t up for debate, underscoring ongoing domestic concerns. Legally, a president cannot unilaterally rename a U.S. state, and the historical name 'Nuevo México' predates U.S. statehood.

via foxnews.com|

#geographic-naming #new-america #new-mexico

local8 days ago•30 min saved

Rochester shop owner jokes about Lake America rename, vows to keep Lake Ontario name

A Rochester business owner behind Ontario Play & Cafe—named after Lake Ontario—laughed off President Trump’s executive order renaming the lake “Lake America,” insisting his business name won’t change. City officials meanwhile pushed back, with Rochester City Council unanimously affirming that Lake Ontario will continue to be used in official matters and planning a resolution urging reversal of the decision. Canadian officials have largely dismissed the rename as inconsequential to the lake’s long-standing name.

via 13wham.com|

#geographic-naming #lake-america #lake-ontario