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'How Did Trump Not See This Coming?': Chuck Schumer Rips US Prez On Strait of Hormuz, Iran War
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8:08Now PlayingUS News: US Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump over the escalating Iran war and the growing crisis around the Strait of Hormuz, questioning the administration’s strategy and warning about serious global consequences.
Speaking on the Senate floor, Schumer asked, “How did Trump not see this coming?” as tensions in the vital shipping route continue to threaten global oil supplies and regional stability.
Schumer argued that the situation reflects a major miscalculation by the Trump administration, particularly regarding Iran’s potential response.
“Equally unacceptable is Donald Trump's apparent miscalculation when it comes to the Strait of Hormuz,” Schumer said.
He pointed out that in the early days of the conflict, Trump had projected a quick and easy victory, claiming the war would be resolved rapidly.
“In the early days of this war, Donald Trump bragged that victory would come easily… ‘We’re going to win shortly. No time, no problem,’” Schumer said, contrasting those remarks with the current escalating crisis.
Now, with the United States having inflicted major damage on Iran and tensions rising across the region, Schumer warned that the conflict risks spiraling further and affecting global energy markets and security.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, has become a focal point of concern as the Iran conflict intensifies. Watch the full speech as Chuck Schumer rips into Trump’s handling of the Iran war and questions the administration’s strategy amid the growing Strait of Hormuz crisis
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