WATCH: Johnson says Trump wants U.S. allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-johnson-says-trump-wants-u-s-allies-to-help-reopen-strait-of-hormuz Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Johnson says Trump wants U.S. allies to help reopen Strait of Hormuz Politics Jun 3, 2026 5:33 PM EDT Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday he spent three hours at the White House with President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as the president is working on "that final piece" to reopen commerce in the Strait of Hormuz. Watch the full conference held by House Republicans in the video player above. "I am, all of us, are calling on our allied nations and friends — the Arab states in the region, and NATO partners and everyone else," the Republican told reporters at the Capitol about the Monday meeting. "The entire world has an interest in the Strait of Hormuz being reopened for commerce. That's what he's working on." WATCH LIVE: House votes on Iran war powers bill Johnson also defended the president for suggesting the war's unpopularity and the resulting high gas prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections aren't impacting his decision-making. The speaker said Trump, who fielded phone calls from reporters during the lengthy meeting, is "laser focused" on domestic issues. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now