Trump uses AI video to claim rename of Lake Ontario amid Canada trade feud

Donald Trump uploaded an AI-crafted video to Truth Social in which he approaches a Lake Ontario welcome sign, topples it and installs a new "Welcome to Lake America" sign adorned with an American flag, then performs his signature dance. Earlier that day, another AI piece showed geese wearing Trump wigs shooting rifles, hinting at a militaristic fantasy. The president’s imagined executive order to rename the binational lake comes amid a contentious trade war he has launched against Canada, with high tariffs on Canadian imports and reciprocal duties hurting both economies.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney issued a statement insisting the lake must retain its name, citing its Indigenous naming over four centuries ago. Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a bilingual sign declaring the lake’s name will remain unchanged, criticizing Trump’s motive as personal dislike. Indigenous leaders have also condemned the proposed rename as an affront to their cultural heritage and treaty rights.