President Trump signed an executive order Thursday declaring that Lake Ontario will be renamed Lake America, “effective immediately.” Trump’s order came days after the White House imposed tariffs of 50% on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. Trump’s order drew support from MAGA politicians and ridicule from Democrats. New York Governor Kathy Hochul wrote, “An acronym for the Great Lakes used to be HOMES. Thanks to Donald Trump, it’s now SHAME.” SHAME would stand for Superior, Huron, America, Michigan and Erie. In Michigan, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed published a map showing Lake Michigan renamed “Lake Florida” — a dig at his opponent Mike Rogers, who splits time between Michigan and Florida.
Trump Orders Lake Ontario to Be Renamed “Lake America” Amid Canada Trade War
HeadlineAug 28, 2026











