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Aug 25, 2026 4:56 PM (1 month ago)

Trump Suggests Renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'

By the BreakFirst Newsroom

Source: Donald Trump on Truth Social

Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that the United States is giving serious consideration to renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America." In the post, Trump said the move reflects an expectation that the U.S. will no longer be doing much business with Ontario going forward. No further details, timeline, or official policy proposal were included in the post. The statement has not been accompanied by any formal announcement from the White House or other government agencies. The remark comes amid ongoing tension in U.S.-Canada trade relations. BreakFirst is relaying the post as written; it reflects Trump's own statement and has not been independently verified as an official policy position.

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