How Trump Talks Up White House Ballroom and Says He Views Strait of Hormuz as 'American Territory' – As It Happened US President Donald Trump recently visited the White House ballroom, where he touted its grandeur.
In a separate development, Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as "American territory," sparking criticism from experts. Trump's comments on the strait came during a meeting with his national security team.
According to sources, the president expressed his view that the waterway is strategically important and should be under American control.