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Lake America Controversy Sparks Debate | Buffalo News
President Trump’s surprise executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America has sparked a heated debate in New York, pitting humor against outrage. While some Republicans like Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman downplay it as a joke, others—including State Senator George Borrello—see it as a distracting political stunt that ignores real economic pain. With tariffs on Canadian goods driving up prices and squeezing families, critics argue the move is tone-deaf, especially since it overlooks Indigenous heritage tied to the lake’s original name. Democrats are pushing back, demanding the…
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