A US-Led Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Will Be Effective, Symbolic: Panel

Joining a panel discussion with NTD's Jack Bradley are retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Chris Eddy, retired FBI intelligence manager Ricoh Danielson, and visiting fellow at the Independent Women’s Center for American Safety and Security Taylor Hathorn.
Published: 3/16/2026, 11:57:36 PM EDT

Joining a panel discussion with NTD's Jack Bradley are retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Chris Eddy, retired FBI intelligence manager Ricoh Danielson, and visiting fellow at the Independent Women’s Center for American Safety and Security Taylor Hathorn.

The panel discussed President Donald Trump's call for countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, how its closure harms U.S. allies and adversaries, and how the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) would respond to a coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Hathorn said the rising gas prices are a red herring, in comparison to the prices of gas during the Biden administration.

The panel also discussed Trump's update on Operation Epic Fury, how the U.S. military may gain more tactical control, and the need for the United States to achieve regime change in order to achieve geopolitical strategic victory.

Finally, the panel discussed how the U.S. operations in Venezuela and Iran has strengthened the U.S. position in the eyes of the CCP, the possibility of the U.S. taking control of Kharg Island, and leaving oil infrastructure for Iran to prosper.