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Trump's Lake Ontario rename draws backlash

Trump's Lake Ontario rename draws backlash

President Trump's decision to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' has drawn outrage from Indigenous leaders and New York Governor Kathy Hochul.

Hochul refused to recognize the new name, prompting Trump to fume that she 'doesn't care about New York.' The Seneca Nation called for the reversal of the order, citing disrespect for Indigenous sovereignty.

The controversy has become a flashpoint in the ongoing political battle over place names and cultural heritage.

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Donald Trump
President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Lake Ontario
One of the Great Lakes in North America
Seneca Nation of Indians
Federally recognized Indian tribe of New York State
Kathy Hochul
57th Governor of New York since 2021