{"id":2656956,"date":"2026-09-09T20:09:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T00:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/associated-press-digs-in-will-not-recognize-trump-order-on-lake-america\/"},"modified":"2026-09-09T20:10:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T00:10:39","slug":"associated-press-digs-in-will-not-recognize-trump-order-on-lake-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/associated-press-digs-in-will-not-recognize-trump-order-on-lake-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Associated Press Digs In, Will Not Recognize Trump Order on &#8216;Lake America&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fassociated-press-digs-in-will-not-recognize-trump-order-on-lake-america%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2656956&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses President Donald Trump&#8217;s recent efforts to rename geographical locations in the United States, notably Lake Ontario to &#8220;Lake of America.&#8221; The Associated Press (AP) announced it will not recognize the new name and will continue to refer to the lake by its original name, citing the need for place names to be recognizable internationally. Conversely, tech companies like Apple Maps have adopted the name &#8220;Lake America&#8221; following Trump&#8217;s direct requests, whereas Google Maps switched to the new name almost instantly, citing adherence to official U.S. geographic standards. The president&#8217;s attempts to rename other places, such as New Mexico to &#8220;New America,&#8221; were also highlighted, with experts noting that only the state legislature can officially change state names. Trump\u2019s actions are portrayed as part of his broader trade and political strategies, with some critics viewing them as symbolic or humorous stunts.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>The Associated Press has advised its reporters and other outlets following AP style not to recognize President Donald Trump\u2019s renaming of Lake Ontario to Lake of America.<\/p>\n<p>Trump made the name-change announcement Aug. 27 after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-pre-empts-canadas-retaliatory-tariffs-telling-jet-maker-bombardier-no-selling-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trade talks<\/a> between the U.S. and Canada stalled.<\/p>\n<p>The AP said the president\u2019s executive order only applies to how U.S. government agencies refer to the body of water, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/nation\/2026\/09\/09\/ap-says-it-will-refer-lake-ontario-by-its-original-name-despite-trumps-order\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Washington Post<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Associated Press will refer to Lake Ontario by its original name, including the name Trump has chosen when relevant,\u201d a statement by AP spokesman Patrick Maks said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a global news agency that disseminates news around the world, the AP must ensure that place names and geography are recognizable to broad audiences,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">President Donald Trump said Thursday he is renaming Lake Ontario to be known as \u201cLake America\u201d in the United States as he escalates his trade war with Canada. The Republican president signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update the lake\u2019s name in the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Pbj34YdIIQ\">pic.twitter.com\/Pbj34YdIIQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Associated Press (@AP) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AP\/status\/2093113843060732004?\">August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Similarly, last year, the AP refused to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/mexico-sues-google-gulf-america-map-label\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gulf of America<\/a> after Trump changed its name via executive order.<\/p>\n<p>In contrast to the AP, Apple Maps is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/apple-relents-pressure-trump-makes-lake-america-change-maps-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">now labeling<\/a> Lake Ontario as Lake America.<\/p>\n<p>Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Trump \u201creached out to Apple directly\u201d regarding the change, the <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/apple-lake-ontario-america-trump-93232341c99a10d35338d3f1afd54171\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associated Press<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">President Trump\u2019s push to rename Lake Ontario \u2018Lake America\u2019 is now showing up on millions of more phones.<\/p>\n<p>The switch appears for Apple Maps users after Trump personally asked the company last week to update the name, according to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.<\/p>\n<p>Google made the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dEQV79Ky5v\">pic.twitter.com\/dEQV79Ky5v<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fox News (@FoxNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FoxNews\/status\/2095113581641523241?\">September 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Google switched to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/apple-relents-pressure-trump-makes-lake-america-change-maps-app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake America<\/a> almost immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Google said it follows the U.S. Geographic Names Information System when official American sources change a name.<\/p>\n<p>However, Google users in Canada will still see the name <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trumps-renaming-lake-ontario-smart-politics-democrats-cant-help-prove\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Ontario<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Lake Ontario is renamed to LAKE AMERICA! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZFww8PexiW\">pic.twitter.com\/ZFww8PexiW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WhiteHouse\/status\/2093027464545018109?\">August 27, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Trump appeared to be in full-troll mode over the weekend when he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-floats-new-prestigious-name-new-mexico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">floated the idea<\/a> of renaming New Mexico to New America.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thehill.com\/homenews\/state-watch\/6074788-lujan-grisham-slams-trump-new-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Hill<\/a> reported that Trump\u2019s original post on the subject came on Sunday after an online hoax spread saying he had signed an executive order changing the name of New Mexico.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany people suggested changing the name of New Mexico, one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-floats-a-new-more-prestigious-name-for-new-mexico\/\" title=\"Trump Floats a New &#039;More Prestigious&#039; Name for New Mexico\">great vote cheating states<\/a> of all time, to NEW AMERICA. So much more prestigious and beautiful for the people of that potentially incredible State. Wow, I Love It!!!\u201d the president <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/117226720070374585\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">posted<\/a> on .<\/p>\n<p>On Monday, he <a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/117230282596836117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">d<\/a> several maps showing the change.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud83d\udc40<br \/> President Trump just posted this on  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DqCmhgGuKg\">pic.twitter.com\/DqCmhgGuKg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Commentary Trump Daily Posts (@TrumpDailyPosts) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/TrumpDailyPosts\/status\/2096660285784481800?\">September 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/2026\/09\/08\/trump-new-mexico-america-rename\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Axios<\/a> reported that the federal government does not have the authority to rename states. 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