President Trump renames Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' and extends national emergency on election interference

On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America,' citing the American history of the Great Lakes. Concurrently, he issued a notice continuing the national emergency regarding foreign interference in or undermining public confidence in United States elections. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll indicated significant public opposition to the renaming of Lake Ontario.