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Lake America? Local Leaders Push Back | Rochester News
President Trump’s surprise executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America” has ignited fierce backlash, sparking debates over history, indigenous rights, and the power of naming. Local officials called it childish and politically motivated, while the Seneca Nation warned it violates a historic treaty with George Washington. Communities like Erie and Oswego County are resisting, pledging to keep the original name — emphasizing that names carry deep cultural weight and can’t be erased by decree alone. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn…
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