Trump Criticizes Chagos Islands Deal Following Shift in Stance

Donald Trump has criticized the United Kingdom's plan to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, labeling the decision a result of "Wokeism" and warning against the loss of the strategic Diego Garcia military base.This condemnation follows a significant shift in stance after Donald Trump previously told Keir Starmer during a September meeting at Chequers that the deal would likely succeed.The former president emphasized that the base remains vital for regional security, particularly as a potential asset if Iran fails to reach a new nuclear agreement.