Truth Social post from Friday, August 21, 2026

Trump claims ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz as war drags on: https://www. washingtonexaminer.com/policy/ defense/4684362/trump-total-control-strait-of-hormuz-war-iran/

Scott Bessent: Trump Fixed Biden's 'Mess' — Economy Is Rising: https://www. newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/scott-b essent-donald-trump-biden-administration/2026/08/14/id/1266109/

Bessent says US to apply measures never seen on Iran: https://www. reuters.com/world/middle-east/ bessent-says-us-apply-measures-never-seen-iran-2026-08-13

EXCLUSIVE: Fentanyl deaths plunge 22% as Trump White House touts crackdown on deadly drug crisis: https://www. foxnews.com/politics/exclusive -fentanyl-deaths-plunge-22-trump-whit…

https://www. bloomberg.com/news/articles/20 26-08-21/us-business-activity-expands-at-the-fastest-pace-since-2022

‘That’s the Jetsons that’s coming to life’: Trump officials tout multifront drone initiative: https://www. washingtonexaminer.com/policy/ defense/4694450/drone-market-threat-requi…