Donald Trump has shifted his stance on a United Kingdom agreement regarding the Chagos Islands. Previously, Trump had slammed the plan to hand over sovereignty to Mauritius, calling it an "act of great stupidity."

Following a phone call with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump changed his tune. He now describes the deal as "the best he could make," though he insisted he keeps the right to use military force to secure the Diego Garcia base if the lease is ever at risk. A spokesperson confirmed that Starmer and Trump agree the deal is vital for maintaining the joint military hub. The report also highlights that several UK political parties continue to criticize the arrangement.