U.S. President Trump requests Apple to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'
Story essentials
Donald Trump, Apple, Google
Canada, United States
August 2026
Show 1 more
This page is produced by collecting and structuring multiple public reports. Sections based only on reporting or testimony affect the displayed assessment, and the page is updated when new information is identified.
About this article
COMPAMIR Editorial Team
The COMPAMIR editorial team brings together public reporting and links to the original coverage. We update the page as new information emerges.
Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 19/1/2026, 2:50:50 AM
President Trump issued an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America'. Google has updated its maps to reflect the name change for U.S. users. The U.S. government is pressuring Apple to follow suit on its navigation apps. Canadian businesses and government sites are facing operational challenges due to reliance on U.S. tech platforms.
Read next
Prioritized by shared people, places, and events.
US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle asked to resign amid scandal
The White House has requested the resignation of US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle. Allegations include bribery, ethics violations, and improper influence peddling. President Trump and Secretary of State Rubio have expressed dissatisfaction with her conduct.
Related book
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power
Author: Shoshana Zuboff
This book provides a critical framework for understanding how global tech giants exert power over reality and information, which is essential for analyzing the implications of a government forcing a private platform to alter geographical data.
As an Amazon Associate, COMPAMIR earns from qualifying purchases.