Trump’s Lake America Fiasco | Calgary News

Donald Trump’s bizarre attempt to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” has sparked laughter, not outrage, in Kingston, Ontario. Mayor Bryan Paterson called it “utterly ridiculous,” noting the lake’s name—derived from a 400-year-old Wendat word meaning “the lake is beautiful, the lake is big”—is deeply rooted in history and identity. Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed no name change for Canadians, while the Wendat Nation sees the move as an erasure of their heritage. Locals, who live, swim, and boat on the lake, view it as political theater—and they’re not buying into it. Paterson even joked about renaming their own park, saying “of course not.” Officials agree: best to ignore the silliness. Even New York officials reportedly apologized. Paterson emphasized that border communities value enduring relationships over fleeting political gestures—and that’s what will last long after any tweet or tantrum fades. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f7a9dea0d3c0a43e