Trump Proposes Renaming Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' Amid Tensions with Iran
On September 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz as 'Trump Strait' during heightened tensions with Iran. The proposal was later downplayed by Trump, who indicated he was not serious. The move was part of a pattern of name changes by Trump, including the Gulf of Mexico becoming the 'Gulf of America' in 2025.
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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as "Trump Strait" despite ongoing clashes with Iran -- then hours later implied he wasn't serious. The post Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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The US president played down the idea hours later, but has already made a series of name changes to other international bodies of water.
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Many of the previous name changes, including Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America”, started off as apparently jovial remarks by the 80-year-old U.S. President before he then followed through to make them a reality.
Trump also renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America" on his first day back in office in January 2025. The post Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
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