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Donald Trump praises Andy Burnham but strongly criticises the Chagos Islands deal

Donald Trump praises Andy Burnham but strongly criticises the Chagos Islands deal

The two men met at the United Nations in New York, covering subjects like energy and immigration. Despite previously dismissing the Greater Manchester mayor as "extremely liberal", Trump suggested he has plenty of assets and would make a great prime minister. He also attacked Britain's decision to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling the loss of the military base a "terrible deal".

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