President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America,” sparking controversy and discontent among some Americans, including Democratic representatives Tim Kennedy, Joe Morelle, and Debbie Dingell. They introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act to reverse the name change and prevent any future renaming of Great Lakes.
The renaming issue escalated when Google renamed Lake Ontario to “Lake America” on its maps for American users, while Trump reportedly urged Apple to do the same. However, MapQuest announced it would retain the original name.
Kennedy, speaking on The Current, criticized Trump’s actions as a distraction from pressing economic matters such as tariffs on Canada. He emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Canada relationship and vowed to challenge the president’s decisions.
The bill faces a challenging path in the House, with Kennedy highlighting the need for bipartisan support to counter Trump’s policies. He expressed confidence in the upcoming elections, believing that voters will respond to Trump’s governance and support a Democratic majority in the House.