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MapQuest on Technology
Most recent record dated September 2, 2026.
At a Glance
- Filed
- 2026-09-02
- Sources
- Issues
- #technology
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The Story
MapQuest has refused to comply with a presidential executive order requiring the renaming of Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' in its mapping services.
The Connections
People
Donald Trumpactor
Doug Burgumactor
Organizations
How It's Being Covered
Coverage
This is coverage, not the record. Bias-tagged, cross-spectrum.
How it's being covered
⚠ Blind spot - one side isn't covering thisLeft· 0
No outlet rated left-leaning has covered this.
Center· 3
MapQuest tops Apple App Store charts after refusing Trump's 'Lake America' change
WFLA News Channel 8· 2026-09-02↗
Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario name after Trump request
WFLA News Channel 8· 2026-09-02↗
MapQuest becomes America’s top iPhone app after rejecting ‘Lake America’ rename
ABC Action News (WFTS) — News· 2026-09-02↗
The Record
- 2026-09-02Apple Maps changes Lake Ontario name after Trump requestPress coverage of this story.
- 2026-09-02MapQuest tops Apple App Store charts after refusing Trump's 'Lake America' change
- 2026-09-02Apple Maps switches to ‘Lake America’ for some users
- 2026-09-02MapQuest becomes America’s top iPhone app after rejecting ‘Lake America’ rename