Former President Donald Trump reportedly suggested renaming Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ during a recent campaign event. This proposal immediately drew attention due to the lake’s status as a shared international waterway between the United States and Canada. Multiple agencies – international, federal, and regional – currently oversee the lake’s management and health. Experts suggest renaming the lake would be a largely symbolic gesture with potential diplomatic implications. The suggestion echoes a past idea Trump had regarding the Gulf of Mexico. The feasibility and legality of such a renaming are highly questionable given existing agreements and established geographic norms. The proposal is largely seen as a continuation of Trump's nationalistic rhetoric.