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UK defends Chagos Islands agreement after Trump criticizes the deal

Jan 20, 20262 sources

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The United Kingdom has defended a deal related to the Chagos Islands after President Donald Trump called the handover an 'act of great stupidity.' The UK government stated it would 'never compromise' on national security in its response to the criticism.

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UK defends Chagos Islands agreement after Trump criticizes the deal

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