Trump undermines key allies UK and France before Davos visit

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 20, 2026 at 12:19 PM

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Before attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, US President Donald Trump criticized key allies, the UK and France, over social media. Trump shared private messages and questioned the UK's decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it "GREAT STUPIDITY." He linked this decision to his interest in acquiring Greenland, arguing that the UK's "weakness" demonstrated the need for US strength. The UK government defended its decision regarding the Chagos Islands, citing threats to the military base on Diego Garcia. Trump's actions come as he continues to express interest in taking over Greenland.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Russia 40% Mark Rutte 40% North Atlantic Treaty Organization 40% China 40% Diego Garcia ×250% Emmanuel Macron 50% World Economic Forum ×260% Mauritius ×460% France 60% Greenland ×370% UK ×880% Donald Trump ×590%

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donald trump 100% greenland 90% united kingdom 80% chagos islands 70% world economic forum 70% international relations 60% mauritius 60% us foreign policy 50% colonialism 50% diego garcia 40%