They’ve shown an asymmetric ability to choke up the Strait of Hormuz, [which] has caused a global oil shock.”The New Jersey senator went on to decry that “costs continue to rise” for Americans as the war rages on. Advertisement“This is after the president has cut people’s health care and nutrition programs,” Booker continued. And we are in a global crisis of his causing,” the senator added. “If this is to protect Americans and to be able to make sure that we’re in there for a season, and we’re stopping and getting out, that’s very, very different. This is all contingent.”Watch Booker’s appearance on “Meet the Press” below.

Source: Huffington Post March 29, 2026 20:03 UTC