16.03.2026 22:30
U.S. President Donald Trump made a notable comment about French President Emmanuel Macron in his statements regarding the international coalition for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump mentioned that he discussed this issue with Macron, humorously assessing the French leader by saying, "I think he's around an 8 on a scale from 0 to 10." Trump also emphasized the military strength of the U.S., arguing that they are not dependent on the support of allies.
U.S. President Donald Trump made a notable comment regarding the planned international coalition aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, drawing attention to French President Emmanuel Macron. Trump stated that he discussed this issue with Macron, humorously evaluating the French leader with the words, "On a scale from 0 to 10, I think it's around 8."
"NOT PERFECT BUT THIS IS FRANCE"
When a journalist asked if he had met with Macron, Trump said he believed France would support the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump expressed about Macron, "Not perfect but this is France; we don't expect it to be perfect."
"WE DON'T NEED ANYONE"
In his statement, Trump emphasized the military strength of the U.S., arguing that they are not dependent on the support of allies. Stating that the U.S. has the strongest army in the world, Trump mentioned that he made calls to some countries to see how they would respond.
COMPLAINT TO THE UK
Trump also expressed his dissatisfaction with the United Kingdom in his statements. He said he wanted England to send a warship to the Strait of Hormuz, but London was not receptive to this. Trump indicated that the offer to send a ship after the war would not be meaningful, expressing his discontent with the UK's stance.
"PUTIN IS AFRAID OF US, NOT EUROPE"
Trump, who claimed that the U.S. has been ensuring the security of European countries under NATO for years, stated that the fundamental strength of the alliance is the U.S. He alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin is afraid of the U.S., not Europe, highlighting the power of the American military. Trump said, "You can ask Putin; Putin is afraid of us. He is not afraid of Europe, he has no fear of Europe. He is afraid of the United States and the army built during my first term."