Post on Truth Social
Trump wrote that he controls the strategic waterway and questioned whether it should carry his name. The post appeared on his preferred platform, Truth Social.
Context of the claim
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical shipping route between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. It handles a significant share of global oil trade. [TO VERIFY: exact date and full text of the post from primary source]
Immediate reaction
No official statement from the White House or State Department was available at the time of reporting. International observers have not yet commented on the suggestion.
Next developments
Further statements from the president or reactions from Gulf states are expected in coming days.
