Matt Walsh, a far-right political commentator, expressed his disagreement with a perceived "troll" move involving Lake Ontario. He argued that the name "Ontario" predates the Canadian province and originates with Indigenous North American tribes. Therefore, he believes the lake itself is part of American history and not uniquely Canadian. Walsh stated that attributing the name solely to Canada ignores centuries of American connection to it. Politically, he viewed this as a poor strategy for Republicans heading into midterms. He suggested it would be used as evidence that the party has not focused on advancing the interests of everyday Americans. Walsh contended that the action, intended to provoke liberals, actually provides them with a political advantage. He reiterated that the historical premise of the move is flawed, as the lake was named before the province. Oliver Darcy's report noted this as a sign that the "mad-king thing is running on fumes." Darcy interpreted the agreement from a Daily Wire commentator as proof that such tactics are ineffective and unsustainable.