Apple Maps Renames Lake Ontario

Apple updated Maps for U.S. users to show Lake Ontario as 'Lake America.'

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Apple Changes ‘Lake Ontario’ to ‘Lake America’ After Pressure from Trump

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Apple Maps changed Lake Ontario’s label to “Lake America” for users in the United States on Sept. 1 after President Donald Trump’s executive order directing federal agencies to use the new name. Google Maps had already adopted the U.S.-only label, while users outside the country continue to see “Lake Ontario.” The lake spans the U.S.-Canada border between New York and Ontario, and the order came amid a U.S.-Canada trade dispute. MapQuest kept the Lake Ontario label and rose to No. 1 among free U.S. App Store apps.

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Renaming BackfiresLeans Left

Trump’s renaming effort is a foolish and bullying move that creates political problems instead of strength. It alienates people, invites criticism, and becomes a liability for Republicans.

Tech CapitulationLeans Left

Apple and other major tech companies gave in too easily to pressure from Trump over the Lake America name. Their adoption of the change is a capitulation rather than a neutral or independent decision.

Provocation PaysLeans Right

Trump’s push to rename geographic landmarks is smart politics because it reliably triggers progressive outrage. The backlash from Democrats and other critics helps Trump by making his opponents look angry and predictable.