Add The New York Post on Google President Trump accused Kathy Hochul of favoring Canada over the US Friday after Democratic New York governor vowed not to recognize “Lake America” as the new name for Lake Ontario.
“Governor Kathy Hochul is for Canada,” Trump fumed on Truth Social, “a Country that has been ripping off New York State for years, especially under her Administration, instead of the good ‘ol USA.”
“Can you imagine her saying that she won’t respect or acknowledge LAKE AMERICA,” the president continued. “That’s why the Dumocrats are so bad for our Country.”
Trump changed the name of Lake Ontario amid a trade dispute with Canada — and Hochul refuses to recognize the new name. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein On Thursday, Trump signed documents ordering that Lake Ontario be renamed “Lake America” – effective immediately – amid a trade war with Canada.
The lake has roughly 250 miles of shoreline along the northern portion of the Empire State.
Hochul took to X shortly after Trump signed the Lake America proclamation, asserting that “New York won’t be calling it that.”
In a separate Truth Social post, Trump called the governor “stupid” and said Canada specifically targets her state with tariffs.
“They’re aiming at her because they consider her Weak and Ineffective — Not nice!” the president argued.
On Thursday, Hochul declared that New York will not recognize the Lake Ontario rebrand. Brigitte Stelzer for NY Post “She doesn’t want us to use the name, ‘Lake America,’ she’d rather have Canada get a win,” Trump continued. Adding that Canada treats New York like “garbage.”
Trump concluded both social media posts by urging New Yorkers to vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman in November.
“He’s an ‘animal,’ he fights like hell, he doesn’t let anyone else win,” Trump said of Blakeman. “He’s for the people. He’s smart and cunning, and will Lower your Taxes, and Stop Crime.”
The governor’s office did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
