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

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Moneycontrol•21-01-2026, 14:42
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.
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