Why “Lake America” isn’t funny

Donald Trump displays a map labeling Lake Ontario as "Lake America" in the Oval Office of the White House on August 27, 2026. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump says he’s renaming Lake Ontario. Let’s talk about it.  Can he really do that? Probably, though it doesn’t mean anyone will listen.  Strictly speaking, Trump’s executive order, signed Thursday in the Oval Office, dire...

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