# Trump Fuels Hopes of Hormuz Opening | Balance of Power: Early Edition 8/5/2026

https://mins.news/en/video/14452

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-05 19:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hejwswV1nmc

> Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power highlights hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, fueled by Trump. The program also examines the results of Tuesday’s primary elections across the United States. Political scientist Lara Brown, Rick Davis of Stonecourt Capital, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino of Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center and Barbara Leaf join the discussion. The broadcast includes a market update.

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