The Cartographic Consequences of Trump's Hubris The executive order signed by President Donald Trump to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" has sparked outrage from experts, politicians, and Canadians.
This move is consistent with Trump's history of impulsive decision making and disregard for established norms. However, the implications of this action go beyond a simple name change.
Trump's fixation on renaming geographical features to reflect his own ego may be driven by a desire to cling to relevance in an era where his approval ratings are low.