Trump slams UK island handoff deal that could put key US military base at risk
Donald Trump has criticized the UK's plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, claiming it could jeopardize the U.S. military base on Diego Garcia.
The story so far
- Jan 20
- Jan 21
How outlets cover it
3 outletsOpen questions and key claims
Trump labelled the move as an 'act of great stupidity' and 'total weakness'.
The prime minister's official spokesman said that the US supports the deal.
Mauritius' attorney general Gavin Glover has said he still expects the agreement to go ahead.
Britain is planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia... FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER.
Around 2,500 personnel, mostly American, are stationed at Diego Garcia.
Britain has agreed to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
The Chagos Islands are home to a strategically important U.S.-British military base.
Trump reversed course on a U.K. plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.
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