Washington, Jan. 20 -- US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised the United Kingdom's deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia, to Mauritius, calling the move an act of "total weakness" and "great stupidity" as well as a threat to Western security.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed alarm over reports that London is preparing to transfer control of Diego Garcia, which houses a strategically vital US-UK military base.
Dona Trump said, "Shockingly, our "brilliant" NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital US Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER," Trump said.
He warned that the move would be ...