Despite calling it earlier an ‘act of great stupidity’, Trump signals support of Starmer’s Chagos deal.

US President Donald Trump backed Britain’s decision to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius but warned Washington would act militarily if the Diego Garcia base or US forces are threatened.

US President Donald Trump indicated he was backing off his criticism of a British deal to turn over control of Chagos Islands, saying he would move to “secure” the US military presence there if the arrangement ever collapses.

Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he retained the right to "militarily secure" the joint Diego Garcia air base if future arrangements threatened American access, following "productive" talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Trump warned the U.S. could militarily secure Diego Garcia if a future lease dispute or threat undermines the base on the island.