Trump says he will soon declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory (usatoday.com)
President Trump said he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory as he once again asserted control of the critical waterway.
The closing lines of this article are a masterclass in political sleight‑of‑hand: Minimize harm → declare moral absolutes → dismiss consequences → praise oneself.
It’s the same four‑step choreography every time.
Every time, the public is expected to applaud while absorbing the fallout.
