Trump Shares Map that Renames New Mexico as ‘New America’
The post amplified a satirical hoax that drew rebukes from New Mexico leaders and followed Trump’s recent renaming moves.
- A viral claim circulated recently that President Donald Trump signed an executive order renaming New Mexico to "New America." The assertion spread widely online despite originating from a satirical social media post rather than official government action.
- The Facebook page Casper Planet, which describes its output as "Snews that doesn't matter," created the original post on August 29, 2026. Variations spread across Instagram and Threads, garnering more than 2.7 million views.
- Trump's previous executive orders renaming the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to "Lake America" on August 27, 2026, likely made the satirical claim seem credible to observers unfamiliar with Casper Planet's satirical nature.
- No credible reporting or official government documentation confirms a move to change New Mexico's name. Fact-checkers found no verification from officials, as the claim relied entirely on fabricated geographic reviews.
- Casper Planet administrator Justin Hathaway told Snopes, "I just love doing this satire stuff, it's such an outlet for me." He noted satire encourages readers to engage with content fully rather than accepting headlines uncritically.
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Trump Proposes ‘New America’ Name for New Mexico in Pair of Truth Social Posts
President Donald Trump amplified the idea of changing New Mexico’s name to “New America” on Sunday, first sharing a modified state map and later posting ... The post Trump Proposes ‘New America’ Name for New Mexico in Pair of Truth Social Posts first appeared on [your]NEWS.
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