Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
The US president played down the idea hours later, but has already made a series of name changes to other international bodies of water.
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait" on Wednesday, despite ongoing clashes with Iran. In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump said, "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???" He added, "Like America itself, it would be hotter than ever before!"
The White House later posted a map of the Gulf with his suggested name, stating, "It's got a nice ring to it." However, Trump later appeared to play down the idea, saying it was just thrown out there and that he was not serious about the renaming. Despite this, the suggestion comes amid the ongoing Iran war, with the US controlling the crucial waterway.
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