GEOPOLITICS | Trump Criticizes UK's Plan to Transfer Chagos Islands to Mauritius

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed disapproval of the United Kingdom's decision to transfer the Chagos Islands' ownership to Mauritius. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the strategic significance of the islands, which have been a point of contention between the UK and Mauritius for decades. The Chagos Islands, located in the Indian Ocean, are home to a key military base used by both the UK and the United States. The transfer plan has sparked international debate, with concerns over regional security and geopolitical implications. The UK government has faced pressure from the United Nations and other international bodies to return the islands to Mauritius, following a 2019 International Court of Justice advisory opinion. The decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some supporting the move as a step towards decolonization, while others, including President Trump, view it as a potential threat to strategic interests in the region.