From Gulf of Mexico to Lake Ontario: Every Place Trump Has Renamed in His Second Term

President Donald Trump has continued his practice of renaming geographic features during his second term, with recent changes including renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America" in August. The move follows his earlier, widely reported renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America," a decision that drew both domestic and international attention. These actions are part of a broader pattern of using executive authority to alter official geographic names, often with nationalist overtones. The renaming of Lake Ontario, which borders both the United States and Canada, has raised questions about international recognition and the practical implications for maps, legal documents, and cross-border relations. While the President has the power to change names for federal use within the United States, other countries are not obligated to adopt the new names. The article also notes that Trump has expressed interest in renaming an ocean, though no specific ocean was named in the source. The renaming efforts are seen by supporters as a way to assert American identity and by critics as unnecessary and divisive. As these changes unfold, businesses, educators, and government agencies may need to update materials, and the long-term impact on geographic literacy and international diplomacy remains to be seen. The trend signals a continued focus on symbolic nationalistic gestures in the current administration.