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Trump Risks Trapping US Interests in Hormuz

Trump Paints Himself Into Hormuz Strait

May
1
2026
Trump paints floor blue near Strait of Hormuz amid Iran tensions and oil prices.
PAINTING HIMSELF INTO A STRAIT by Ratt, politicalcartoons.com
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Donald Trump appears in a 2026 editorial image holding a paintbrush and bucket while standing on a blue painted area resembling the Strait of Hormuz. The scene responds to ongoing concerns over Iranian oil routes, potential conflict, and resulting effects on global oil and gas prices. The visual shows the figure applying paint that creates a path leading to restricted movement.

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17
2025
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15
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2
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10
2022
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23
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He Who Lives By The Sword

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22
2022
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11
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9
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11
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Fauci Cornered
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Cornered Doug

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3
2021
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Steve Nease, Freelance
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Trump impeached (again)

Jan
15
2021
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Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
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Trump cornered

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15
2021
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Partial Law

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13
2021
Partial Law
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