PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Chuck Schumer: “Trump handed to the Iranians leverage over the Strait of…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

Watch on YouTube

Sen. Schumer Calls for End to War with Iran

Published | Video Starts at 01:16

In terms of, even when that holds, the strait is only partially open for two weeks and it's on a conditional basis. That leverage is not gone. Trump handed to the Iranians leverage over the Strait of Hormuz. So in the short term, we're not in much better shape, and in the long term, we're in much worse shape when it comes to all the oil that has to go out of the straits. (01:16–01:22)

CLAIM

Asserts that Trump has given Iran leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Chuck Schumer

Discover more from

Chuck Schumer

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.