President Donald Trump signed an executive order officially renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, triggering immediate condemnation from Canadian officials, U.S. politicians, and the Seneca Nation. The decision has sparked public ridicule, commercial merchandising reactions, and renewed searches for the lake’s original name across North America.

President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," prompting swift criticism from Canadian officials and U.S. lawmakers while raising questions about its legal enforceability. The move has drawn sharp diplomatic pushback and sparked debate over presidential authority over geographic nomenclature.