Google Maps renames Lake Ontario as 'Lake America' in the U.S.

Donald Trump ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed Lake America via decree.

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Google implemented the change solely for U.S.-based users.

The lake retains its original name for Canadians and the rest of the world.

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