Trump opposes UK-Mauritius Chagos treaty, calls it 'terrible'

Donald Trump told Andy Burnham at their 22 September UN meeting in New York he opposes the UK-Mauritius Chagos treaty: “I don't support it. I think it's terrible.” The deal would transfer sovereignty — legal control — to Mauritius while Britain leases back the Diego Garcia base for 99 years. UK officials say it is on hold while Trump objects.