US President Trump calls on Apple to rename Lake Ontario
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated that US President Donald Trump contacted Apple to request a name change for Lake Ontario on its mapping platform.
US President Donald Trump has asked Apple to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on its Maps platform in order to comply with an executive order he signed.
Direct Contact Made with Apple
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated during an appearance on Fox Business that US President Donald Trump communicated directly with tech giant Apple.
Minister Burgum expressed that following this conversation, they expect the name change on the mapping application to be made soon.
Google Took the Step Over the Weekend
A similar step had previously been taken by Google, and the company carried out the name change on its map for users in the US over the weekend.
In contrast, users in Canada continue to see the lake's name as Lake Ontario on the platform.
Reactions from Canada
While the decision to change the name faced harsh reactions from various segments in Canada, some institutions had temporarily used this name because of third-party mapping services.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford, on the other hand, opposed this change, stating that the lake has been known as Lake Ontario for hundreds of years.