Trump Renames Lake Ontario to Lake America | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

President Trump just signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America—effective immediately, per the White House’s X post. The move, long rumored since Tuesday, follows rising U.S.-Canada trade tensions and has ignited fierce debate across both borders, with supporters calling it bold and critics branding it disrespectful or politically distracting. As a major international waterway, this name change carries serious geopolitical weight—and the story is still unfolding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on…