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AP Defends Use of ‘Lake Ontario’ Name

Updated 2026-09-10 15:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Associated Press has issued guidance to retain the name “Lake Ontario” despite Donald Trump’s order to change it to “Lake America.” The decision is seen as a stand against political influence on geographical nomenclature.

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The Associated Press has issued guidance to retain the name “Lake Ontario” to refer to one of the Great Lakes, despite Donald Trump’s order to designate the body of water as “Lake America” amid the trade war with Canada. “The Associated Press will refer to Lake On
2026-09-10 15:30 UTC
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