Podcaster Joe Rogan reacts critically to President Donald Trump’s proposal to change the name of Lake Ontario, telling listeners he views the issue as unnecessary. In remarks aired on his show, Rogan says the current name “Lake Ontario” is already well-established.

Rogan argues that the change does not make sense and is not important compared with other concerns. He says, in effect, that people should focus less on the naming dispute because the existing name has been used for a long time and is a “good name.”

Both outlets report Rogan’s comments in similar terms, characterizing his reaction as dismissive of the rationale for the renaming. They also frame his response as part of a broader pattern of commentary on political matters from the perspective of his podcast audience, rather than presenting new details or evidence about the policy itself.