President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday officially renaming Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a move intended to signal a shift in U.S.-Canadian trade relations. The decision has prompted a series of reactions from Wisconsin politicians, who have used the occasion to make jokes about the future of Lake Michigan, another of the five Great Lakes.

While the executive order is rooted in serious trade negotiations, the discourse among state-level officials has largely focused on the absurdity or humor of the name change. Some politicians have publicly jested about whether Lake Michigan might be next in line for a rebranding, reflecting a broader trend of local officials reacting to federal policy through satire. The Hill reports that these jokes are being shared as the administration continues to navigate complex economic tensions with northern neighbors. There is currently no indication that the federal government intends to rename any other Great Lakes, but the comments from Wisconsin officials underscore the ongoing public attention directed toward the president’s executive maneuvers.