Trump orders federal rename of Lake Ontario, sparking Canadian opposition
President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America on US maps and documents. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, emphasizing the lake's Indigenous name and historical significance. Several US governors also declined to adopt the new name.
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