# White House Jokes at Trump Strait Proposal After President Suggests Renaming Hormuz Strait

The White House posted a map labeling the Hormuz Strait as the 'Trump Strait' after President Trump jokingly proposed the name change.

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US President Donald Trump suggested on social media platform Truth Social that the Hormuz Strait be renamed the 'Trump Strait' after the start of the war in Iran. [^1]

The South Korean government plans to submit a bill to the National Assembly this month to authorize the deployment of military assets to the Hormuz Strait. [^2]

The South Korean Blue House stated on 2026-04-03 that media reports claiming the government had decided to deploy troops to the Hormuz Strait were factually incorrect. [^3]

The South Korean Blue House stated on April 4 that it is reviewing various military contribution options for the Hormuz Strait, noting that no specific decision has been made yet. [^4]

The White House commented on the map post stating that the phrase 'Trump Strait' has a nice ring to it. [^5]

The White House posted a map on social media platform X featuring the name 'Trump Strait' in place of the Hormuz Strait. [^6]

The South Korean government confirmed that it continues to discuss practical measures for the restoration of freedom of navigation and stability in the Middle East with the international community. [^7]

The Blue House stated that any military contribution will be conducted within limits that do not cause significant damage to South Korea's preparedness on the Korean Peninsula. [^8]

Donald Trump stated that the Hormuz Strait is under US control. [^9]

The Hormuz Strait is a key maritime waterway. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. US President Donald Trump suggested on social media platform Truth Social that the Hormuz Strait be renamed the 'Trump Strait' after the start of the war in Iran. (동아일보, News)
2. The South Korean government plans to submit a bill to the National Assembly this month to authorize the deployment of military assets to the Hormuz Strait. (동아일보, News)
3. The South Korean Blue House stated on 2026-04-03 that media reports claiming the government had decided to deploy troops to the Hormuz Strait were factually incorrect. (세계일보, News)
4. The South Korean Blue House stated on April 4 that it is reviewing various military contribution options for the Hormuz Strait, noting that no specific decision has been made yet. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
5. The White House commented on the map post stating that the phrase 'Trump Strait' has a nice ring to it. (동아일보, News)
6. The White House posted a map on social media platform X featuring the name 'Trump Strait' in place of the Hormuz Strait. (동아일보, News)
7. The South Korean government confirmed that it continues to discuss practical measures for the restoration of freedom of navigation and stability in the Middle East with the international community. (매일경제, News)
8. The Blue House stated that any military contribution will be conducted within limits that do not cause significant damage to South Korea's preparedness on the Korean Peninsula. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
9. Donald Trump stated that the Hormuz Strait is under US control. (Deccan Herald, News)
10. The Hormuz Strait is a key maritime waterway. (Deccan Herald, News)

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