Six Months of War, and Trump’s Push for ‘Lake America’

Six Months of War, and Trump’s Push for ‘Lake America’

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Aug 28, 2026

Why “Lake America” isn’t funny

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump says he’s renaming Lake Ontario. Let’s talk about it. Can he really do that? Probably, though it doesn’t mean anyone will listen. Strictly […]

Aug 27, 2026

Trump takes his "Lake America" push to Apple

President Trump has personally asked Apple to rename Lake Ontario " Lake America " on Apple Maps, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said in an interview Monday. Why it matters: The request comes after Google changed the lake's name on mobile and desktop for U.S. users on Saturday. Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

Aug 31, 2026

Google Maps Complies With Trump’s ‘Lake America’ Order

Google began displaying “Lake America” in place of “Lake Ontario” for U.S. users of Google Maps on Saturday, complying with an executive order President Donald Trump signed Thursday amid an escalating trade dispute with Canada. The order directs the Interior Department to update the U.S. Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), the federal database that governs ...

Aug 30, 2026