Donald Trump recently suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz after himself. He shared an AI-generated map on Truth Social showing the shipping route renamed as the “Strait of Trump.” This comes even as the war in Iran has caused major problems and triggered a global oil crisis.
The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow shipping route that has been largely closed off by Tehran. Trump’s decision to share a map, renaming it after himself on Truth Social, has drawn sharp criticism. The 79-year-old president posted the image despite the serious economic impact the conflict has had on oil prices and American consumers.
