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MNN Global · February 5, 2026 · 1 min read

Trump gives cautious backing to Starmer’s Chagos Islands deal

What happened: Former US President Donald Trump has expressed reluctant support for Labour leader Keir Starmer's agreement on the Chagos Islands. His endorsement was subdued but not outright opposed.

Why it matters:

  • The deal concerns sovereignty and governance of the Chagos Islands, a sensitive geopolitical issue.
  • It affects diplomatic relations between the UK, US, and Mauritius, as well as the islanders' future.

MNN Take: Trump's cautious approval signals some US acceptance of the deal, though it may not fully satisfy all parties involved.

Sources: Sky News (Breaking)