Donald Trump Criticised The UK Government’s Chagos Islands deal.

• US Department of State stated it supports the UK’s agreement with Mauritius regarding the Chagos archipelago.

• Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Keir Starmer is making an “extraordinary mistake” by entering a 99-year lease.

• The agreement involves a 99-year lease of the military base on Diego Garcia.

• Donald Trump stated leases are not appropriate for countries.

• He questioned claims of entities asserting rights over Diego Garcia.

• He said the US may need to use Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford if Iran does not make a deal.

• The US Department of State reiterated its desire for guaranteed continued use of the Diego Garcia military base.

• Diego Garcia is the largest island in the Chagos archipelago.

• Diego Garcia is used by UK and US armed forces.

• Donald Trump previously described the deal as an “act of great stupidity,” and later called it the “best” deal the Prime Minister could make.

• The deal is worth £3.4 billion ($4.6 billion).

• The deal was signed by the UK in May.

• Marco Rubio previously said the US welcomed the deal.

• A “permanent settlement” on the archipelago was established by a group of Chagossians alongside former MP Adam Holloway.

• Misley Mandarin, described as First Minister of the Chagos Islands, welcomed Donald Trump’s comments.

• Nigel Farage said he was not surprised by Trump’s remarks and described Chagos as America’s most important base outside mainland America.

• The UK Government has stated it would not compromise on national security in response to presidential concerns.