The Strait of Hubris: Trump's Misguided Attempt to Rename a Global Waterway As tensions between the United States and Iran escalate, President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to "Trump Strait.
" This suggestion is a bizarre attempt to flex his muscles in the region and alter the fabric of international politics.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of global oil supplies pass, is more than just a piece of real estate or a symbol of national pride.