Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump for proposing to rename the Strait of Hormuz, arguing Americans are more concerned about rising fuel prices and the Iran conflict.
Sanders Slams Trump Over Iran War
On Wednesday, in a post on X, Sanders aimed at Trump after the president suggested renaming the waterway the "TRUMP STRAIT."
"No, Mr. Trump. The American people don’t want you to rename the Strait of Hormuz after yourself," Sanders wrote.
He added, "They want you to end your illegal war in Iran that has raised diesel prices to $5.69 a gallon & gas prices to $4.12 a gallon."
Sanders further said, "You’re the President, not a mad king. Act like it."
Schumer Slams Trump’s Renaming Push
Schumer criticized Trump’s push to rename the Strait of Hormuz, saying there was "No need for more renaming bodies of water here."
He argued Americans already call the conflict "TRUMP’S WAR" and accused the President of caring more about "feeding his ego" than helping Americans.
Trump Floated ‘Trump Strait‘
Trump floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz "Trump Strait," saying "Now that we have it under U.S.A. control, should we change the name Hormuz Strait to TRUMP STRAIT???"
He added it would be "hotter" than ever before.
His remarks came as reports said Russia was secretly helping Iran develop advanced supersonic cruise missiles, raising concerns about potential threats to U.S. Navy vessels.
Trump’s Push To Rename Institutions
Trump backed or pursued several high-profile renaming efforts, including changing Lake Ontario to "Lake America" and Palm Beach International Airport to The President Donald J. Trump International Airport.
Trump’s allies also moved to restore his name to the Kennedy Center and rename its grounds "President Donald J. Trump Plaza."
Separately, Trump amplified a proposal to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement as "NICE" — National Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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