Executive orders sought by Trump to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', claims North America including Canada as US territory, and pursues claims over Greenland territory.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Lake Ontario →

  one of the Great Lakes in North America

  • Lake Ontario is shared with the US and jointly managed with the International Joint Commission regarding water quality and border issues.Sun 21:10
  • Google Maps rolled out 'Lake America' name for Lake Ontario following Trump's order, amidst trade war concerns with Canada.Sat 18:23
• Greenland →

  autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and world's largest island

  • An announced agreement grants the US permanent control over Greenland's security, driven by strategic US demands.Mon 17:14
  • Trump discussed geopolitical issues with Cuba and potential annexation of Greenland.Mon 16:18

Related events

• Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', and Congressional bills were introduced to block the change.Fri 06:29
• Trump proposed renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America, prompting public critiques from Premier Kinew and commentary from Scott Robertson.Aug 29
• Trump imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and ordered the renaming of Lake Ontario, leading to reciprocal tariffs from Carney and local flag removal.Sep 16
• A proposal to rename Lake Ontario amid a trade war is being reported, involving a viral photo and a Michigan CEO.Sep 21
• US President questions Canadian sovereignty.Aug 28