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Trump suggests changing Strait of Hormuz name to "Trump Strait"

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On Wednesday, President Trump posted on Truth Social, "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???" CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

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  1. Just the News

    Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The Strait of Hormuz is the critical waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.

  2. Townhall

    Here's What Trump Wants to Rename the Strait of Hormuz To (opens Townhall)

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  3. The Hill

    Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz after himself (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump on Wednesday floated changing the name of the Strait of Hormuz to the Trump Strait, despite the waterway not having a single owner. “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 eve…

  4. MLive

    After renaming a gulf and a lake, Trump now wants to put his name on the Strait of Hormuz (opens MLive)

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    MLive's feed description

    Citing U.S. control of the Strait of Hormuz, Donald Trump said it should be renamed after him.

  5. MS Now

    Trump suggests renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself, causing fresh trouble for the GOP (opens MS Now)

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    MS Now's feed description

    The president’s effort to rename Lake Ontario was not popular. He’s nevertheless already eyeing a rebrand for yet another waterway.

  6. Forbes

    Trump Proposes Renaming Strait Of Hormuz ‘Trump Strait’ (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The Strait of Hormuz has been a large point of contention in the U.S.-Iran war, with both sides claiming control over the crucial trading route.

  7. NOTUS

    Trump Suggests Renaming the Strait of Hormuz (opens NOTUS)

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    NOTUS's feed description

    The president said he wants to call the waterway, which is critical to global trade, the “Trump Strait.”

  8. The New Republic

    Trump Proposes New Name for Yet Another Body of Water (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    President Donald Trump wants to rename the Strait of Hormuz, which the U.S. doesn’t control, after himself. “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! Thank you for your attention t…

  9. Al-Monitor

    Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait," asserting US control of the vital waterway even as fighting raged there with Iran. It is the latest in a series of geographical name changes floated by Trump, and comes after he claimed US sovereignty over…

  10. Time

    Trump Suggests Renaming Strait of Hormuz the 'Trump Strait' Amid Renewed Iran Hostilities (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    "Like America itself, it would be ‘hotter’ than ever before," Trump said, as he floated the idea.

  11. Not The Bee

    Trump jokes that he might rename the Strait of Hormuz "Trump Strait" (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    When this man trolls, he usually delivers.

  12. The National Pulse

    Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz to ‘Trump Strait.’ (opens The National Pulse)

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    The National Pulse's feed description

    President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the strategically important Strait of Hormuz the “Trump Strait” as U.S. forces seek to maintain control of the waterway amid the ongoing war with Iran.

  13. Al Jazeera

    Trump suggests renaming Strait of Hormuz as Trump Strait amid Iran war (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Despite renewed fighting with Iran and near daily attacks on ships, Trump says Strait of Hormuz is 'under USA control'.

  14. CBS News

    Trump suggests changing Strait of Hormuz name to "Trump Strait" (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    On Wednesday, President Trump posted on Truth Social, "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???" CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

  15. Independent Journal Review

    Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' amid Iran tensions (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Trump is pushing to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the “Trump Strait” amid ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, a move echoed by social posts and a redrawn map as part of broader renaming stunts that have included the Gulf of Mexico becoming the “Gulf of America.

  16. Revolver News

    Trump Says He May Rename Hormuz Strait the ‘Trump Strait’… (opens Revolver News)

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  17. Truthout

    Strait of Hormuz the Latest Thing Trump May Try to Name After Himself (opens Truthout)

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    Truthout's feed description

    The president claims that the strait is “under USA control,” but that assertion is widely disputed.

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