Trump Wants the Strait, Exxon Made $14.5 Billion, and Your Daughter Is Asking Why You're Broke
Trump said he's going to declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States — then posted an AI-generated image on Truth Social to prove he meant it. He also threatened to bomb Oman, the country that has been mediating peace talks. The 60-day ceasefire memorandum expired with no extension and no talks scheduled. And yet oil is still flowing — with US Navy escorts through the Strait — even as a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile this week.
But here's the story that might make you angrier than any of that: Exxon Mobil just reported Q2 profits of $14.5 billion — more than…
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