“New America” or New Mexico? Over Labor Day weekend, President Donald Trump took to social media with a series of AI-generated maps proposing to rename our state. The internet lost their mind for a couple days, and legally, a president has zero power to change a state’s name. But Trump’s still posting AI-generated maps where New Mexico is called “New America.” Even with no legal backing, elevating this online stunt alongside major issues like the economy and foreign policy has put local Republicans in an awkward spot.
