Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 2m

President Trump just renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America in a bold, symbolic move meant to escalate the U.S.-Canada trade war — but it’s sparking outrage from politicians, mayors, and even the Prime Minister. While the White House says it’s official and effective immediately, critics call it a “silly name game” that distracts from real economic issues like tariffs. Canada’s PM slammed the renaming, pointing to Indigenous roots of the lake’s original name, while Wisconsin’s Rep. Tiffany joked his state should be renamed Lake Wisconsin. The President’s not stopping there — he hinted at…