Trump expressed regret over being unable to rename the "Strait of Hormuz" as the "Trump Strait"
Trump's remarks in late March, when he suggested possibly naming the strait after himself—though first requiring the removal of Iran's control over it—have now been followed by another blow to his ego. During an interview with Fox Business Network (FBN), President Trump voiced regret over not being able to rename the Strait of Hormuz the "Trump Strait," admitting that the idea received no support from other world leaders and faced opposition even within his own government.
"You can call it the Strait of Hormuz or the Hormuz Strait. I asked: 'Which is more appropriate?' The response was: 'Either is fine. But one name you absolutely cannot use is 'Trump Strait.' They don't like the proposal."
At a Saudi Investment Forum held in Miami in March, Trump jokingly named the Strait of Hormuz after himself, hinting that the slip might not have been accidental. Previously, the U.S. president had claimed he had permanently opened the Strait of Hormuz for China and the rest of the world. He added that during a visit by White House leaders to China, Chinese leaders would give him a "big hug" in return.
Earlier, Trump had also considered naming the Gulf of Mexico after himself, but later changed his mind. Other reports indicate that the former president also planned to rename New York’s Penn Station and Dulles International Airport, located outside Washington, D.C. Currently, his political ally and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a state legislative bill confirming that starting July 1, 2026, West Palm Beach International Airport will officially be renamed "President Donald J. Trump International Airport."
Another proposed plan involves reclaiming Greenland from Denmark and renaming the world’s largest island after himself. However, even this idea appears unlikely to gain support within Trump’s inner circle.
The 47th U.S. president must now settle for constructing the largest triumphal arch in Washington, a project recently officially announced by him. Standing 76 meters tall, the structure will be situated at the western end of Arlington Memorial Bridge on the Memorial Circle, directly opposite the Lincoln Memorial. The original plan to convert the White House’s East Wing into a "golden" ballroom is currently facing setbacks. Recently, a court halted the ongoing construction, demanding congressional approval before any further work can proceed.
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