Trump stated: “I predicted many events, including the destruction of the World Trade Center and the emergence of Osama bin Laden.” He also expressed the opinion that U.S. allies might not come to their aid in a critical moment, and that he has been aware of this for a long time. The president added that he foresaw the use of the Strait of Hormuz as a tool of pressure: “I predicted all of this a long time ago.”
According to CNN, Trump has repeatedly claimed that he warned of a potential threat from bin Laden even before the September 11, 2001 attacks. He referred to his book “America We Deserve,” published in 2000, where he mentioned bin Laden as a potential danger.
These statements by Trump came against the backdrop of several countries refusing to assist the U.S. regarding Iran. For example, on March 16, Sweden announced that it does not intend to participate in ensuring security in the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson noted that Sweden does not have the capacity to influence the situation in the region, as all of the country's resources are currently directed towards supporting Ukraine.
