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Trump takes victory lap on Truth Social after Apple and Google cave to 'Lake America' demand; Canadian leaders condemn rename

Former President Donald Trump celebrated on Truth Social after Apple and Google renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S. users, a decision criticized by Canadian leaders including Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who reaffirmed the lake's historic name amid ongoing trade tensions.

The Independent The Independent3 September 2026 · 08:13 UTC
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Former President Donald Trump took a victory lap on Truth Social after Apple Maps and Google Maps changed the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America for U.S. users, following an executive order. This controversial decision has sparked outrage among Canadian leaders.123

Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the renaming, emphasizing that the historic body of water will always be known as Lake Ontario. Ford stated, "This is a significant part of our heritage and identity." The name change comes amid a trade war between the U.S. and Canada, which has seen 50 percent tariffs imposed on billions of dollars in goods.

The mapping change has led to a surge in downloads of MapQuest, which declined to adopt the new name. Canadian leadership has urged the Trump administration to focus on serious trade negotiations rather than social media memes, highlighting the need for constructive dialogue in light of escalating tensions.45

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“The mapping change follows an executive order and comes amid a trade war with 50 percent tariffs on billions of dollars in goods. MapQuest declined to adopt the new name, prompting a surge in downloads, while Carney and Ford assert the lake will always be Lake Ontario.”
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“Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveils a sign for Lake Ontario at Fifty Point Conservation Area in Grimsby (The Canadian Press) - announced that Apple Maps and Google Maps have updated name to Lake America for U.S. users following an executive order.”
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Americans oppose the president’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” by a margin of 63% to 14%, with strong opponents outnumbering strong supporters by about 7-to-1.

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  • Trump has started a trade war with Canada, a close ally and second-largest trading partner, making false claims and proposing to rename Lake Ontario.
  • A poll shows Americans oppose Trump's new tariffs on Canada by nearly 3-to-1 (57%-20%), with 43% strongly opposing and only 9% strongly supporting them.
  • Americans oppose Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' by 63%, with strong opponents outnumbering strong supporters by about 7-to-1 (52% vs. 7%).
  • Trump's bullying of Canada is backfiring, as he has now taken on Canada after being humiliated by a previous opponent, igniting Canadian patriotism and boosting support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberal party.
  • European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Wednesday to increase pressure on Russia, including with new sanctions, after an attempted drone attack in Germany that she said showed Moscow's growing "recklessness".
  • Germany is probing new sabotage cases at power infrastructure, including vandalism at a substation in North Rhine-Westphalia that caused lignite power plant units to go off the grid.
Joe Rogan slams Trump's Lake Ontario rename as 'a distraction' from Iran war; Canadian official insists name is 'Lake Ontario - then, now and always'
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Joe Rogan slams Trump's Lake Ontario rename as 'a distraction' from Iran war; Canadian official insists name is 'Lake Ontario - then, now and always'

Joe Rogan criticized Trump's proposal to rename Lake Ontario, calling it a distraction from the conflict with Iran: It’s to distract you from the fact we are in a war we can’t win with Iran, and Who cares if it’s Lake Ontario? It’s a good name. We’ve had that name forever.

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  • Joe Rogan criticized Trump's proposal to rename Lake Ontario, calling it a distraction from the conflict with Iran: "It’s to distract you from the fact we are in a war we can’t win with Iran," and "Who cares if it’s Lake Ontario? It’s a good name. We’ve had that name forever."
  • Rogan suggested that the name change is a tactic to divert attention from other issues, saying, "Look, the Epstein files comes (sic) out - we go to war with Iran," and "It’s a good way to get people to stop talking about certain things."
  • Rogan expressed regret over U.S. actions in Iran, stating, "We might’ve f***ed up by going to Iran," and noted that most Americans oppose the war, except supporters of Israel: "Most people don’t want it, except supporters of Israel."
  • A Canadian response emphasized that the name 'Lake Ontario' is permanent, stating, "We know that America is changing," and "Canadians also know that naming reality means calling it Lake Ontario - then, now and always."
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