Trump's criticism of UK's Chagos Islands deal

Donald Trump has criticized the UK's Chagos Islands deal as "terrible," while commenting on incoming British Prime Minister Burnham. Trump suggested Burnham might reconsider the agreement, though he indicated he expects to be able to work with the new PM despite his objections to the Chagos arrangement.

As it ran

23 September 2026

• Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal BBC News
• UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticism BBC News
• UK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBC BBC News

22 September 2026

• Trump criticises UK’s Chagos deal, says new British PM Burnham will reconsider South China Morning Post