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Democrat jabs Trump over Lake Ontario threat: 'Let's just call it Lake Natalie' as president weighs renaming Great Lake to Lake America

Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) mocked President Trump’s proposal to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, suggesting it should instead be called 'Lake Natalie' after his executive assistant. This jab comes amid ongoing political tensions surrounding Trump's administration and its controversial decisions regarding the Great Lakes.

The Hill The Hill25 August 2026 · 17:33 UTC
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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) criticized President Trump’s suggestion to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, proposing instead to call it Lake Natalie after his executive assistant, Natalie Harp. Dingell's remarks highlight the ongoing political tensions surrounding Trump's administration and its environmental policies.12

Dingell stated, “Let’s just call it Lake Natalie so we know you’ll start protecting our Great Lakes,” emphasizing the need for better environmental stewardship. The president's proposal has drawn scrutiny, with critics questioning the seriousness of his intentions regarding the Great Lakes.

The controversy echoes Trump's previous actions, including an executive order that renamed the Gulf of Mexico. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) also weighed in, mocking Trump and Harp's relationship, stating that the president only “wants to build his ballroom and travel with Natalie to their apparently defenseless flying palace gifted by the Emir of Qatar.” This criticism has sparked a backlash from Republican lawmakers, with Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) calling the discourse around Trump and Harp “absolute trash.”3457

In response to the ongoing political discourse, Eric Trump defended Harp, stating that the criticism is unwarranted. Ossoff remarked on the situation, saying, “It’s been amazing to watch this White House melt down over this all week.” He also noted that as a White House employee, Harp is a permissible target of political criticism.6

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“Dingell's jab follows Sen. Jon Ossoff's earlier digs at Harp, who boarded an Air Force jet with Trump after the NATO summit. Eric Trump defended Harp as a 'hero' and called the discourse 'absolute trash,' while Ossoff said it's been 'amazing to watch this White House melt down over this all week.'”
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“Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) on Tuesday took a jab at President Trump over to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America amid with Canada, saying the U.S. should “just call it Lake Natalie” after White House executive assistant Natalie Harp.”
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