Google Maps now shows 'Lake America' for US users after Trump's rename order
Google Maps has adopted 'Lake America' for US users following Trump's executive order, while Canadian users still see 'Lake Ontario' - and MapQuest is refusing to comply.

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Google Maps has adopted 'Lake America' for US users following Trump's executive order, while Canadian users still see 'Lake Ontario' - and MapQuest is refusing to comply.
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