Trump Isn’t Thinking Strait
US President Donald Trump initially demanded Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, then later claimed the US had 'total control' over it and was keeping it closed. The strait's closure is damaging the global economy and reinforcing Iran's successful gambit.
On March 21, President Donald Trump announced that the US would 'hit and obliterate' Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not 'FULLY OPEN' within 48 hours. By April 5, Trump had lost patience and proclaimed April 7 'Power Plant Day.' Iran did not open the strait, and it remains closed. Trump later claimed the US had 'total control' over the strait and was keeping it 'Sealed up Tight.' The closure is contrary to US national interests and damaging the global economy. The strait was open before Trump's actions and is now closed eight weeks later.
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