Energy Secretary Chris Wright gave a confusing answer when asked directly why the Strait of Hormuz is still effectively closed, even though the Trump administration claims it was fully prepared for the ongoing conflict. The exchange happened during an interview on Meet the Press and quickly went viral.
Host Kristen Welker asked Wright directly, “If you were prepared, why is the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed right now?” Wright’s answer was short: “Because it’s right near the Iranian shoreline.” Many people found this response puzzling, since the Strait of Hormuz being close to Iran is simply a well-known geographical fact.
