World · 6 February 2026
Donald Trump offers reluctant backing for British Chagos deal
Former US President Donald Trump has expressed support for the UK’s settlement over the Chagos Islands, calling it the most practical resolution, a marked reversal from his previous dismissal of the plan as weak. He added a firm caveat, warning that American forces would act to protect the Diego Garcia base if the lease agreement falters. The endorsement comes as a welcome relief for Prime Minister Keir Starmer, providing a measure of political reprieve amid recent challenges.
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