That’s different from the United States being alone. Most of the people of the United States stand with most democracies of the world. When Trump’s call to America’s traditional allies for assistance clearing the strait of Hormuz was rebuffed by those allies, those allies didn’t rebuff the United States. In point of fact, we the people of the United States do need your help. We need your help countering global criminal gangs that are trafficking people and dangerous drugs and weapons.

Source: The Guardian March 19, 2026 20:31 UTC