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Exploring Lake Ontario's name and history amid Trump threat to rename it 'Lake America'
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Max White , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 25, 2026
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Key points President Donald Trump has suggested a new name, which is currently being considered. A proposal to change the name of a major body of water has been made.
A proposal to change the name of a major body of water has been made. President Donald Trump has suggested a new name, which is currently being considered. The name in question originates from an Iroquoian word, meaning a certain characteristic of the water.
This body of water is shared by two countries and borders several regions. It plays a significant role in connecting other bodies of water to the ocean.
Further details about the proposal and its potential implications are available, including the history behind the current name and the process of renaming geographic features.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
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