The U.S. administration says President Donald Trump asks Apple to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” in Apple Maps. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says Trump reached out to Apple directly, and that the request follows an executive order pushing for the name change.
Multiple outlets report that Apple complies with the request, with coverage describing Apple Maps adopting “Lake America.” TechCrunch and Al Jazeera note the move comes after Google previously made a similar change, framing it as part of a broader pattern of U.S.-based tech firms updating map labels.
While the central facts are consistent, outlets vary in emphasis. Some focus on the alleged direct contact between Trump and Apple (The National Observer, The Hill, and NDTV). Others highlight the wider dispute context, including trade-war coverage (Toronto Sun). Overall, reporting agrees that the name change is tied to Trump’s executive action and that Apple Maps updates the label accordingly.
