Source: BBC News [UK State Media]
“The UK government has defended a deal to give the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and lease back a key military base, following criticism from US President Donald Trump over its handling. In a post on social media, Trump labelled the move as ‘an act of great stupidity’ and ‘total weakness,’ months after he and senior US officials endorsed it. In response, the UK government said it would ‘never compromise on our national security,’ while the prime minister’s official spokesperson insisted the US still supported the move.” (01/20/25)