Trump Declares That Lake Ontario Is Now ‘Lake America’
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America." This action escalates his ongoing trade dispute with Canada. Trump declared the name change effective immediately during a ceremony in the Oval Office. The order instructs the Interior Secretary to update the Geographic Names Information Service. When questioned, Trump denied sending a message to Canada. He claimed "Lake of America" was a long-considered idea, referencing a prior, unverified change to the Gulf of Mexico. The author suggests this action, along with musings about renaming oceans, indicates Trump's unsuitability for office. The article highlights the absurdity of renaming major geographical features. A mnemonic for the Great Lakes, HOMES, is mentioned, with potential alternative words like "Hames" or "SHAME" being discussed. The author asserts that such actions are clearly "nutty."