Trump Slams UK's Diego Garcia Handover as 'Great Stupidity', Links to Greenland Push

• Donald Trump criticized the UK's plan to transfer Diego Garcia to Mauritius, calling it "great stupidity" and linking it to his push for acquiring Greenland.
• Trump attacked Britain on Truth Social for giving away the strategically important Indian Ocean island, which hosts a major US military base.
• He warned that geopolitical rivals like China and Russia would perceive the move as weakness, contrasting it with America's strengthened global standing under his leadership.
• Trump argued that the UK's decision reinforced his case for acquiring Greenland, urging Denmark and European allies to "DO THE RIGHT THING" for national security.
• The UK agreed in May 2025 to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, leasing Diego Garcia back for 99 years, a deal Trump now criticizes despite prior US consultation.

Why It Matters: Trump criticizes UK's Diego Garcia transfer, linking it to his Greenland acquisition push and US strategic strength.