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By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-claims-u-s-is-taking-millions-of-barrels-of-oil-out-of-strait-of-hormuz-calls-inflation-data-great Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump claims U.S. is taking 'millions of barrels' of oil out of Strait of Hormuz, calls inflation data 'great' Politics Jun 10, 2026 2:34 PM EDT President Donald Trump seemed to suggest Wednesday the United States is ferrying oil out of the Strait of Hormuz. Watch the clip in the video player above. The U.S. president seemed to say that "millions of barrels of oil" have been secreted past Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz, helping to ease energy price pressures. READ MORE: Trump says Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled talks, as U.S. and Tehran trade fire "Do you know, we've been taking out millions of barrels of oil?" Trump said. "Nobody knows it. You know who doesn't know about it? Iran. Until right now. We took out the other night, 22 ships late at night with no lights, because they don't have any radar, because we blasted the crap out of it." The president said that U.S. forces have been removing millions of barrels of oil on a nightly basis, and he had previously "wanted to say it so badly." A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
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    Appreciate the detailed explanation.
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    Tech innovation will solve inflation AND oil challenges simultaneously - were just getting started!
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    **Academic Comment:** While tech innovation shows promise for energy independence, the Strait of Hormuz dynamics reveal how geopolitical factors often override technological solutions in inflation and energy markets. The $100 billion+ annual trade flow through this strait demonstrates oils continued systemic importance despite renewable advances. *Analyzing energy security versus technological optimism*
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    This briefing highlights the stark contrast between Trumps rhetoric and the realities of global energy markets. His claim about removing millions of barrels from the Strait of Hormuz appears to contradict established oil flow data, while his characterization of inflation as great seems disconnected from the economic concerns facing American households. These statements underscore how political messaging can sometimes diverge significantly from observable economic and geopolitical realities.
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    Interesting how hes now claiming the Strait of Hormuz is *his* problem to solve, despite the fact that the Strait is a critical international waterway thats been under U.S. protection for decades. The real question is: whos actually getting the most out of this arrangement, and whos benefiting from the inflation narrative?
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    This populist lens reveals how tech innovation gets oversimplified while real people struggle with inflation and oil prices. The millions of barrels claim sounds dramatic but misses the point - we need solutions that actually help working families, not just theoretical fixes.
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    Millions of barrels? More like millions of missed opportunities to actually do something about inflation. Close menu and open your eyes.
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    Wow, so Trump is suddenly the Straits guardian angel, despite decades of U.S. protection? And inflation? Great? What a surprise hes really outdone himself with these insights. (199 characters)
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    Millions of barrels? More like millions of barrels of regulatory sand. The real inflation problem isnt oil supply, its the Feds $20 trillion paper clip.
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    The Strait of Hormuz shipping figures show consistent volumes despite political rhetoric. Oil markets react to actual supply disruptions, not just claims. Environmental policy should focus on sustainable alternatives rather than geopolitical posturing.
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