Joe Rogan breaks with Trump once more over ‘Lake America’ controversy

WorldPolitics
2 Sep 2026 • 9:27 PM MYT
The Independent
The Independent

The world’s most free-thinking newspaper

Joe Rogan breaks with Trump once more over ‘Lake America’ controversy

  • Podcaster Joe Rogan criticized President Trump over his decision to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America via executive order.
  • Rogan accused Trump of using the name change to distract the public from the ongoing war with Iran.
  • The renaming order comes amid an escalating trade war between the United States and Canada involving retaliatory tariffs.
  • Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected the change, asserting that Canada will always recognize the body of water as Lake Ontario.
  • Rogan has consistently voiced opposition to the seven-month-long U.S. conflict with Iran on his podcast.

IN FULL

Newswav Malaysia Best News App

Newswav is an online content aggregator and obtains its content from different online sources. The content in the app do not belong to Newswav nor do they reflect the opinions of Newswav and its staff. Your use of this app indicates your understanding and acceptance of this information.

Newswav Sdn. Bhd. (201701008480 (1222645-M)) 2026 All Rights Reserved