City in Republican Stronghold by 'Lake America' Decries Trump Name Change
Summary
A city in New York called Oswego, located by Lake Ontario, has opposed President Donald Trump’s plan to rename the lake “Lake America.” The city government and local lawmakers reject the name change, saying the lake’s original name is important to their history and community.Key Facts
- President Trump wants to rename Lake Ontario to “Lake America” after trade talks with Canada failed.
- He signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to make the name change official.
- Most Americans do not support changing the long-established name of the lake.
- Oswego County in New York, which voted 62% for President Trump in 2024, opposes the change.
- Oswego’s Mayor Robert Corradino, a Republican, said the city government does not support the renaming.
- The Oswego County Legislature passed a resolution rejecting the new name, citing historical importance and costs involved.
- The lake’s original name has been used for hundreds of years and is tied to local identity.
- Renaming the lake could cause financial costs for taxpayers and businesses in the area.
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