Donald Trump posted a graphic on Truth Social featuring a map of New Mexico with the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “Ameryka,” suggesting a push to rename the U.S. state to “Nowa Ameryka.” According to Truth Social posts, the publication follows a series of federal and proposed geographic renaming actions by the administration.
Recent Federal Renaming Actions and Proposals
In August, Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake Ameryka, a decision he promoted online by contrasting it with what he characterized as progressive shifts in terminology. According to Truth Social posts, an accompanying graphic showed Trump crossing out “Lake Ontario” with a red marker. In a separate suggestion, the president proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the “Trump Strait,” though he did not indicate whether that proposal carried formal status before the White House published the statement and map on social media.
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On January 20, 2025, during his first day in office for his second term, Trump signed an executive order “o przywracaniu nazw, które uczczą amerykańską wielkość”, which officially changed the Gulf of Mexico to the American Gulf.
Historical Precedents and the Denali Designation
The January 20 executive order also mandated that Denali, the highest peak in North America, return to its former designation as Mount McKinley. According to historical records, gold prospector William A. Dickey named the mountain in 1896 after William McKinley, who was then a U.S. presidential candidate and took office in 1897.
In 1975, representatives from the state of Alaska formally petitioned the federal government to change the mountain’s name back to Denali. Athabaskan communities living near the base of the mountain used the name to reflect its massive scale, rising to an elevation of 6,190 meters above sea level.
Frequently Asked Questions
What geographic changes has the administration made?
According to executive actions and social media announcements, the administration has changed the Gulf of Mexico to the American Gulf, ordered Lake Ontario referred to as Lake Ameryka, and directed that Denali be renamed Mount McKinley.
Has the name of New Mexico officially changed?
No. The suggestion to rename New Mexico to “Nowa Ameryka” appeared solely as a graphic posted by Trump on Truth Social, and no formal executive order regarding the state’s name has been announced.
What was the reason behind changing Mount McKinley back to Denali in 1975?
State representatives from Alaska requested the change to reflect local indigenous traditions, as the Athabaskan people living near the base historically called the peak Denali to honor its height.
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