https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116913091653271692
Trump stated the US will run/keep the Strait of Hormuz, guard it with forces, and expect reimbursement/payment from other countries for the protection. This follows recent Iranian actions and US positioning to ensure navigation. Multiple clips and reports confirm the remarks.
JUST IN: Donald Trump says the U.S. is “taking over” the Strait of Hormuz. pic.twitter.com/olIygXJmog
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) July 13, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: President Trump announces the U.S. will likely "RUN" the Strait of Hormuz and he expects America to be paid for it by the world
HUGE.
"We're gonna guard it, and we're gonna get PAID for guarding it, a LOT of money. We want to be reimbursed for putting our people in… pic.twitter.com/4vAFs8i2wI
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) July 13, 2026
I can assure you, the Strait of Hormuz is not open. https://t.co/7RiABtFHjc pic.twitter.com/38s4B88YLX
— Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) July 12, 2026
So, in order to avoid paying a $2m toll, the US is helping ships through the Hormuz with:
– Multiple surveillance aircraft & drones
– Fighter & electronic warfare jets
– Seahawk helicopters
– Destroyer warshipsI wonder how much all of that costs?
— Nic (@puckrin) July 13, 2026