President Trump delivered a meandering speech in Miami, where he misidentified the Strait of Hormuz as the 'Strait of Trump,' reiterated his frustration over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, and faced scrutiny over his claims of peacemaking amidst ongoing conflicts and declining approval ratings.
At the Future Investment Initiative Institute summit in Miami, Florida, President Donald Trump gave a rambling speech where he insisted Iran must 'open up the Strait of Trump,' quickly correcting himself to 'Hormuz' and dismissing it as a non-accident. He claimed Iran is 'begging to make a deal' with the U.S. His remarks followed a day after announcing a 10-day pause on strikes against Iran’s energy plants. Trump also used the platform to again complain about not winning the Nobel Peace Prize, stating 'If I don't get the Nobel Prize for peace, nobody will ever get it.' He referenced María Corina Machado, who won the prize in 2025 and later presented it to him. The President expressed a desire for his legacy to be that of a 'great peacemaker,' despite his repeatedly debunked claim of having 'stopped eight wars.' The speech occurred amidst a climbing death toll in the U.S. and Israel-initiated conflict in Iran, with casualties reported in Israel, Lebanon, Iran, and among American troops. During his speech, an Iranian missile attack reportedly wounded at least 10 American service members at Prince Sultan Air Base. Trump further played a CNN clip discussing an NBC News poll showing 100 percent MAGA voter support, though the analyst also highlighted Trump's overall unpopularity, with his approval rating at 36 percent, its lowest point since he took office, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
