Paul Musgrave stated that making the Strait of Hormuz US territory is physically and legally impossible and that Trump's statements on the matter are primarily aimed at his domestic support base.

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Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 16, 12:02 PM

Paul Musgrave states Trump usually makes such statements primarily to speak to a US audience, especially his support base, as he is a 'showman'

Cites: Paul Musgrave · Details: associate professor of government at Georgetown University in Qatar; 'showman'

Al JazeeraLean left · Aug 16, 12:02 PM

Paul Musgrave says making the strait US territory is 'physically and legally impossible'

Cites: Paul Musgrave · Details: 'physically and legally impossible'