Topline
President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait,” asking his followers on Truth Social about the change even as Iran claims control of the major trading route.
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
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Key Facts
“Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???” Trump asked in a post.
The White House’s official X account followed up with its own post, posting a map showing a Trump-branded Strait of Hormuz and saying the renaming has “a nice ring to it.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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