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Why was Trump mocked online?
Donald Trump's suggestion to rename the Strait of Hormuz after himself was met with online mockery because it was perceived as self-aggrandising and out of touch with the serious geopolitical implications of the Strait. Social media often amplifies such reactions, turning unusual proposals into viral content.
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