Event Brief
Trump allies look to Xi to defuse Strait of Hormuz
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 8:06 PM ET
Summary: Trump’s allies are banking on Xi to help defuse a Strait of Hormuz crisis amid an oil supply shock.
WHO: Trump’s allies
WHAT: Trump’s allies pin hopes on Xi to defuse the Strait of Hormuz crisis
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 7:08 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: An oil supply shock has triggered a worsening energy crisis and threatens Republicans’ midterm prospects.
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