Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
Most outlets reported that US President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Trump Strait," noting his claim that the US now controls the waterway. A few outlets, such as Geo News, mentioned that Trump later downplayed the idea, calling it "just thrown out." The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with variations in emphasis on the timing and tone of Trump’s remarks.
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Donald Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
Donald Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' amid tensions with Iran. Discover his thoughts...
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “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!” Trump said on his Truth Social network. ...
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'Trump Strait': US president toys with renaming Hormuz as tensions with Iran soar
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is shown in this illustration, taken on June 22, 2025. — ReutersTrump says US has control of the crucial Hormuz waterway.Later plays down idea, saying it was 'just thrown out there'.He renamed Gulf of Mexico as 'Gulf of America' in...
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Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait”
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait.” He made the proposal on Wednesday through his Truth Social account. Trump claimed the United States now controls the crucial waterway. He also shared a humorous message promoting the proposed name. The White House later shared his statement on […]
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US President Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
It is the latest geographical name change floated by Trump and comes a week after he ordered Lake Ontario to be renamed as “Lake America” amid a trade war with Canada
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Trump proposes ‘Trump Strait’ name for Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself, as tensions between Washington and Tehran
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US President Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz “Trump Strait”, despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “Now that we have it under USA control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT??? Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before!” Trump said on his Truth Social network. In a post on X, t...
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran.
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Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite the fact that the crucial waterway remains contested amid the war with Iran. “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!” Trump said on his Truth Social network. It is the la...
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