Trump calls NATO members ‘cowards’ over refusal to ‘help open’ Strait of Hormuz
By Samuel Chamberlain
Published on March 20, 2026.
President Donald Trump has called NATO members "cowards" for refusing to help make the Strait of Hormuz safe for shipping traffic. He stated that without the U.S.A., "NATO is a worthless organization.
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. The president also commented on the high oil prices they pay for the operation.
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