# U.S. Midterms

Trump’s Hormuz Gamble: The Illusion of Energy Independence Amidst Global Volatility

Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric regarding the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting the U.S. should seize oil assets while simultaneously pressuring allies to secure their own energy. Despite U.S. production highs, the globalized nature of oil pricing ensures that domestic consumers remain vulnerable to the geopolitical instability caused by ongoing conflict with Iran.