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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: Newt Gingrich shared a post advocating nuclear detonations to create a canal bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
Rating: TRUE
Explanation: Gingrich did share a post referencing a proposal to use nuclear detonations to create an alternative canal route. However, the idea originated from a satirical article, and it is unclear whether Gingrich endorsed it seriously.
Date: 03/19/2026
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Last Updated on March 19, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check