United States President Donald Trump sparked online controversy by sharing a modified map of New Mexico with the state's name crossed out and replaced with 'Nueva América'.
Key points
- The image was posted on Truth Social and subsequently shared by the White House on X without a formal proposal or explanation.
- The move follows previous naming controversies, including Trump's order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of America' and proposals to rename Lake Ontario and the Strait of Hormuz.
- Social media users criticized the focus on geographic renamings amid other domestic concerns, while historical records note the name Nuevo México dates back to Spanish explorers in the 16th century.
Why it matters
The symbolic renaming reflects an ongoing trend by the US administration to alter geographic designations, drawing criticism over historical preservation and national priorities.
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@pat ça a le mérite d'être divertissant