President Donald Trump offered five very different positions on whether the U.S. needs allies in the Strait of Hormuz, all within less than 40 minutes. A CNN broadcast highlighted these shifting statements by placing them side by side. Journalist Kasie Hunt introduced the segment, noting that Trump appeared to waffle “sometimes by the minute” on whether the U.S. expects, needs, or wants help in securing the vital waterway.
According to Mediaite, the earliest comment showed a clear desire for support. Trump said, “We want them to come and help us with the Strait.” Just two minutes later, he took a very different tone, stating, “If we ever needed help, they won’t be there for us. I’ve just known that for a long period of time.”
