Donald Trump proposes renaming the Strait of Hormuz

On September 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested via his social media platform, Truth Social, that the Strait of Hormuz should be renamed the "Trump Strait." This proposal follows his recent executive action to rename Lake Ontario, situated on the border between the United States and Canada, to "Lake America.

The strategic waterway of the Strait of Hormuz is currently under United States control. The passage has been closed by Tehran since the outbreak of a regional conflict on February 28, 2026, which was initiated following joint strikes by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets. The president's suggestion has already prompted supporters to generate AI-altered imagery depicting the maritime passage under the proposed new name.

While the proposal for the renaming remains a public suggestion by the president, no formal legislative or administrative steps have been confirmed to effect such a change. The region remains a focal point of ongoing geopolitical tensions due to the active conflict and the closure of the critical shipping lane.