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Donald Trump: “Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has already…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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President Trump Holds a Press Conference, Jun. 17, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 21:52

A couple left this planet, but we've been dealing with them. And again, they've been fine. I mean, I've had a lot easier. I've had some easier ones. They're tough, they're smart. Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has already increased very substantially. And the normal flow of energy will resume in the coming days. And trillions of dollars will be made by the world. And the stock market will, I believe, continue to rise. (21:52–21:57)

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Asserts that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has increased significantly.

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