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New Mexico Democrats push Apple and Google to keep state name on maps
Lawmakers argue the president lacks constitutional power to unilaterally rename the state to New America.
The short version
- New Mexico Democratic lawmakers urged Apple and Google not to adopt President Donald Trump's proposed name change to New America on their map services.[The Hill]
- The proposal was floated by Trump through social media and public remarks, including a Truth Social post showing Mexico crossed out on a state map.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]
- Lawmakers argued that the president does not have the constitutional authority to unilaterally change a state's name, which has not been ordered by an executive action.[The Hill · The Washington Sun]
Key facts
- New Mexico Democratic lawmakers sent a letter asking Apple and Google to reject President Donald Trump's suggested renaming of the state to New America.[The Hill]
- President Trump published an image on Truth Social depicting New Mexico with Mexico crossed out and replaced by America.[The Hill]
- The congressional delegation maintained that the president lacks the constitutional power to unilaterally alter a state's name.[The Hill]
- President Trump's suggestion was floated in public comments and on social media rather than formalized through an executive order.[The Washington Sun]
What remains uncertain
- President Trump has only proposed the renaming across public remarks and social media posts, leaving it unclear whether any formal executive order will be attempted.[The Washington Sun]
Sources
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