Chagos Islands, Diego Garcia

[AndyD]

Has Trump said anything about the UK giving them back to Mauritius?
And giving Mauritius £18billion in compensation?

What on earth is going on. It's a strategic airbase.

The UK and Mauritian lawyers involved are both old friends of Kier Starmer
Wink wink.

[Mik]

Luxury beliefs about colonialism.

[AndyD]

Well I'm hoping Trump tells Starmer he's being a complete numpty and to f'ing stop immediately or else.

[Renauda]

@AndyD

Haven’t really been following this. It does however sound just a wee bit dodgy.

Nevertheless I think it safe to say, that there will be soon be an Oval Office EO levying crippling tariffs on the UK. It will be announced complete with fanfare and the usual chorus line of dancers.

[AndyD]

China has a bilateral treaty with Mauritius and must be eagerly waiting to get a foot in the door.
There'll be a spy centre built before you can say fortune cookie

[AndyD]

The Chagos ride with Trump has made me dizzy, so many handbrake turns and skids.
I think he's completely against the deal - now, well at least for today?

Or had he just rowed with his wife before posting his latest (16th?) flip-flop.

[Doctor Phibes]

I think sometimes he just has the opinion of the last person he spoke to about it

[AndyD]

Methinks it's a sign of his aging process