On September 2, 2026, President Donald Trump suggested changing the name of the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait. He made this proposal during a statement, asserting, "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!" The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically significant waterway, but it does not have a single owner.
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Trump proposes renaming Strait of Hormuz to Trump Strait
President Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait during a statement on September 2, 2026. He claimed that the waterway is now under U.S. control and suggested the name change would reflect America's status.
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