Politics2/18/2026•Bloomberg

Trump Pivots Again, Says UK’s Chagos Deal Would Be ‘Mistake’

Trump Pivots Again, Says UK’s Chagos Deal Would Be ‘Mistake’

In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump has criticized the UK's proposed deal to hand over control of the Chagos Islands, calling it a "big mistake." This statement contradicts his previous endorsement of the agreement, where he had described it as the "best" arrangement that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer could make. The Chagos Islands, a disputed territory in the Indian Ocean, has been the subject of a long-standing legal and diplomatic dispute between the UK and Mauritius. The UK's proposed deal would see the islands transferred to Mauritius, a move that has now drawn criticism from the US president. Trump's latest comments on the issue highlight the shifting dynamics and complex geopolitical considerations surrounding the Chagos Islands dispute. The president's abrupt change in stance underscores the unpredictable nature of US foreign policy under his administration.

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