List of Places, Things Donald Trump Wants to Rename After Lake Ontario
Summary
President Donald Trump has proposed renaming several places and institutions, including suggesting the Strait of Hormuz be called “Trump Strait.” His administration has already made official changes such as renaming Lake Ontario to “Lake America” and the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America” for U.S. federal use, although these changes have faced opposition and legal challenges.Key Facts
- President Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait” as a new idea.
- Lake Ontario was renamed “Lake America” for federal U.S. purposes by an executive order on August 27, but Canada and New York rejected the change.
- A poll showed 63% of Americans oppose renaming Lake Ontario.
- The Gulf of Mexico was renamed “Gulf of America” for U.S. federal use starting January 20, 2025.
- Trump restored the name Mount McKinley for North America’s highest peak while leaving Denali National Park’s name unchanged.
- Several Army bases were renamed, but none were given Trump’s name. Some were renamed from Confederate-related names to others.
- The Kennedy Center and the United States Institute of Peace had the Trump name added, prompting legal disputes over the changes.
- Renaming efforts have raised issues because U.S. federal naming does not automatically apply internationally or in states.
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