ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onThe name change is "effective immediately," Trump said.ByABC NEWSAugust 27, 2026, 1:35 PMPresident Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" "effective immediately."This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Related TopicsPresident TrumpSponsored Content by TaboolaPopular ReadsCountry music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after 'brief battle with cancer'2 days agoIran updates: Iran officials push back against Trump's 'economic D-Day' threatAug 23Dolly Parton faced health struggles for a year before her death2 days agoParents say son fatally shot by police was at the wrong address2 days agoABC News Live24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events