Pakistan, Sept. 7 -- US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico as "New America". The proposal quickly faced rejection from New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham. Trump made the suggestion in a social media post on Sunday. He said some people had proposed changing the state's name. Trump described the proposed name as more prestigious and attractive.

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The White House also shared an image supporting the proposal. The image showed the word "Mexico" removed from the state's name. However, several US media reports said the idea may have started as an internet hoax. The proposal nevertheless drew attention because of Trump's rece...