Trump says he’ll declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran during Long Island ral

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 Trump says he’ll declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran during Long Island rally
By Steven Nelson
Published Aug. 14, 2026, 4:08 p.m. ET

WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday that he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz “a territory of the United States” after the Iran war — as he again slammed US allies for not helping break Tehran’s hold on the waterway.

“After we finish defeating Iran, which is being very badly defeated — pretty soon I’ll be declaring the Hormuz Strait a territory of the United States,” Trump said during a Long Island rally for Republican candidates in the gubernatorial and congressional elections.

Trump acknowledged the economic effects of the nearly six-month conflict, but argued that ensuring Iran could not build a nuclear weapon was worth paying “a tiny little bit more for your gasoline.”

“When you have to pay a little bit more, you’re at $4. It’s okay,” he said. “I’ll never apologize. I did the right thing.”

Trump’s preliminary peace deal with Iran — signed June 17 — fell apart last month after Iran attempted to assert control over the strait, including by opening fire on commercial ships that used a US-approved sea lane along Oman’s coast.

The president previously floated in March renaming the waterway “the Strait of America” — or even after himself — after European and Asian allies balked at launching a joint effort to secure the oil and gas bottleneck.

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[libertybele]

Ok .... same  ole  same ole .... waiting for the defeat of Iran that he keeps mentioning.

[mountaineer]

The president previously floated in March renaming the waterway “the Strait of America” — or even after himself

 

[rustynail]

[libertybele]

The president previously floated in March renaming the waterway “the Strait of America” — or even after himself

 

   Beyond flippin' frustrating!!!

[NavyCanDo]

I 100% supported Operation Epic Fury. Trump doing what every President should have done for the last 46 years, and back when I was in the Navydiring the Iran Revolution and hostage crisis. But ever since  the start of the ceasefire and negotiations for a Memo of Understanding Trump has been an absolute imbecilic wreck of a Commander and Chief. An embarrassment even.    Hardly a day goes by without him saying or tweeting something that makes me slap my forehead.   Just these last few days, “we’re going to bomb Oman, The Lincoln hasn’t been out there long enough, and now declaring the Straight under U.S. control and declaring it a U.S. Territory”.   

[libertybele]

I 100% supported Operation Epic Fury. Trump doing what every President should have done for the last 46 years, and back when I was in the Navydiring the Iran Revolution and hostage crisis. But ever since  the start of the ceasefire and negotiations for a Memo of Understanding Trump has been an absolute imbecilic wreck of a Commander and Chief. An embarrassment even.    Hardly a day goes by without him saying or tweeting something that makes me slap my forehead.   Just these last few days, “we’re going to bomb Oman, The Lincoln hasn’t been out there long enough, and now declaring the Straight under U.S. control and declaring it a U.S. Territory”.   

I too shake my head wondering what the heck he's saying and thinking.  It has become confusing and frustrating.  The only thing I can think of is that it is confusing and frustrating for the Iranian leadership as well.  Either that, or he's cracking under years of stress and his age. 

Also, I think we have to be careful as to what the 'MSM' reports and what's actually happening. IMO I don't think the situation is as cut and dry as is being reported. 

[NavyCanDo]

Does he think he’s playing the board game RISK?    And to top off all the dumbfounded things he said over the last couple of days, now North Korea is an ally? Kim Jun Un his friend?   I know we heard him say that before, but now I think he really means it.

[Luis Gonzalez]

He could barely stop himself from laughing when he said it.

It worked.

It pissed off the Mullahs, their DSA Commie partners, liberals, and members of this forum.

Redundant... I know...

[libertybele]

Does he think he’s playing the board game RISK?    And to top off all the dumbfounded things he said over the last couple of days, now North Korea is an ally? Kim Jun Un his friend?   I know we heard him say that before, but now I think he really means it.

I'm not sure and it isn't unlike Trump to not state exactly what he means.

Again, and this is just my opinion, I think the stress after all these years is catching up with him.  Maybe not.  He is one made of steel.

[libertybele]

He could barely stop himself from laughing when he said it.

It worked.

It pissed off the Mullahs, their DSA Commie partners, liberals, and members of this forum.

Redundant... I know...

Ok, thanks for the insight. I didn't see the clip, so if he was laughing when he said it ... well ... that's Trump. Who knows. 

[Luis Gonzalez]

Ok, thanks for the insight. I didn't see the clip, so if he was laughing when he said it ... well ... that's Trump. Who knows. 

https://youtube.com/shorts/w0MPhp8EXHA?is=iS7EQ3MowSYm8Kgy

[Right_in_Virginia]

He could barely stop himself from laughing when he said it.

It worked.

It pissed off the Mullahs, their DSA Commie partners, liberals, and members of this forum.

Redundant... I know...

Trump did have a moment when the laughter bubbling up almost escaped.   But, few Briefers watch his rally speeches so they miss the best of Trump and what he's actually saying  ----  although this doesn't seem to stop them from expressing outrage on demand.   

@Luis Gonzalez