“America Suppose Collect Money” — Trump Talk Say U.S. No Fit Dey Guard Strait of Hormuz Free of Charge

U.S. President Donald Trump don spark fresh debate after him talk say America suppose dey collect payment for protecting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important waterways for global oil supply.

According to reports from Reuters, Trump tok say the United States don spend many years dey secure the strategic sea route, and countries wey dey benefit from the security suppose contribute money instead of leaving the burden for America alone.

Bloomberg report say Trump’s statement come as tension for the Middle East still dey high, with concerns over the safety of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway na one of the busiest oil routes for the world, as millions of barrels of crude oil pass there every day.

Al Jazeera also report say Trump’s comments don reopen discussions about whether America should continue to shoulder the responsibility of protecting international shipping routes without financial support from other countries.

The statement don trigger mixed reactions online and among political observers. While some people agree say countries wey benefit from the security should pay their fair share, others argue say protecting international trade routes na global responsibility and no be business arrangement.

Trump’s latest comments don once again put the spotlight on U.S. foreign policy and the growing debate over who should pay for global security.