President Trump says the U.S. could seize control of the Strait of Hormuz and collect a 20 percent
Trump's Hormuz Oil Toll Means Americans Pay at the Pump
A 20% surcharge on Hormuz crude sounds like making the world pay rent — but Main Street picks up the tab for policing global waterways.
Dissenter News·Jun 21, 2026, 6:23 PM·1 min read
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- The Daily Caller
‘You Close It And You Won’t Have A Country’: Trump Reportedly Says US Could Become ‘Guardian Angel’ Of Strait Of Hormuz - The Independent
Trump threatens to ‘take over’ Iran if Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz in profanity filled tirade: report - US News – Latest Breaking Headlines, Photos & Videos | New York Post
Trump threatens to destroy Iran over Strait of Hormuz closure — and floats 20% US ‘Guardian Angel’ tax on oil going through waterway
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