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Claimant: Donald Trump (R)
Claim: The reported 19 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz was an “all time RECORD.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: U.S. Energy Information Administration data show average daily oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz exceeded 19 million barrels in multiple recent years, including 21.4 million barrels per day in both 2022 and 2023.
Date: 07/08/2026
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Last Updated on July 8, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check