So he tried to pick a trade war with China last year. He lost it because they exercised chokepoint control over critical minerals. He [Trump] tried to pick a kinetic war with Iran in 2026. He lost it, and he has lost this war because they exercised chokepoint control over the strait of Hormuz. 20% of the world's oil, fertilizer, helium, etc. And he has no plan for us to reopen the strait and reinstate what has been a pillar of the Pax Americana, which is freedom of navigation. (00:06–00:21)
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Asserts that Trump lost a war with Iran due to Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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