Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
MapQuest is experiencing a massive and unexpected comeback, seeing over 1.5 million new downloads after defying President Donald Trump’s push to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." The 30-year-old navigation platform saw its usage skyrocket after keeping the Great Lake's traditional name on its maps, sparking a viral conversation across social media. The incredible surge even caught the attention of Eric Trump, who posted online that it was "shocking" to see the legacy brand was still alive. A MapQuest spokesperson embraced the comment, calling it "hilarious" and true as the platform celebrates its 30th anniversary. While the app has shot up the download charts, the company maintains that sticking with "Lake Ontario" was not intended as a political stance, but simply a commitment to keeping geography familiar and accurate for its users.
MapQuest is experiencing a massive and unexpected comeback, seeing over 1.5 million new downloads after defying President Donald Trump’s push to rename Lake Ontario to "Lake America." The 30-year-old navigation platform saw its usage skyrocket after keeping the Great Lake's traditional name on its maps, sparking a viral conversation across social media. The incredible surge even caught the attention of Eric Trump, who posted online that it was "shocking" to see the legacy brand was still alive. A MapQuest spokesperson embraced the comment, calling it "hilarious" and true as the platform celebrates its 30th anniversary. While the app has shot up the download charts, the company maintains that sticking with "Lake Ontario" was not intended as a political stance, but simply a commitment to keeping geography familiar and accurate for its users.
