Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait”
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait”

Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait,” claiming the waterway is now under U.S. control and would be “hotter” than ever.

Cynthia Wairimu
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First Published: September 2, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to “Trump Strait,” claiming in a Truth Social post that the waterway is now under U.S. control.