Trump’s 'Lake America' Stunt Gives Congress Chance to Restore Sanity | Opinion
A post-midterms Congress should have the power to stop Trump’s whims from becoming reality and reassert itself in the process.
In a peculiar attempt to belittle his political rival, Canada, President Donald Trump has decided to officially rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." This decision has prompted a response from major tech companies like Google and Apple, who have complied with Trump's request and updated their maps accordingly. However, Congress, the branch of government that created the modern federal geographic naming system, should take a stand and restore the lake's original name, Lake Ontario.
This move would not only be a symbolic gesture against Trump's power play but would also demonstrate Congress's ability to reclaim some of the authority it has relinquished over the years. By doing so, Congress would assert its role as a co-equal branch of government, rather than merely being a passive observer of the executive branch's actions.
This would send a strong message to the American public that the legislative branch is still relevant and capable of standing up to the president.
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