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Greenland, Chagos: Starmer Was Walking a Diplomatic Tightrope, and Trump Just Pushed Him Off

Published January 22, 2026, 11:24
Greenland, Chagos: Starmer Was Walking a Diplomatic Tightrope, and Trump Just Pushed Him Off

Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, found himself in a difficult position following a post by Donald Trump on social media. Trump strongly criticized Britain's decision to return Diego Garcia Island to Mauritius, where a significant US military base is located, calling it an “act of GREAT STUPIDITY”. This move contrasts with Starmer's attempt to appease Trump and secure favorable trade terms. Furthermore, Trump referenced Starmer's previous refusal to cede Greenland to him, highlighting his worldview of great powers and spheres of influence. Trump's post suggests a shift in his attitude towards the United Kingdom and puts the relationship between the two countries at risk.