Karoline Leavitt: “The US Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait…”

“… a very reasonable price for crude carriers and cargo ships operating in and around the Gulf. And as you pointed out, Jackie, the president said if necessary and when appropriate, The US Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary and when appropriate. that ultimately the energy industry is going to benefit from the president's action actions with respect to Iran because Iran will no longer be controlling the Strait of Hormuz and …” (37:37–37:47)

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