Trump eyeing purchase of key British colonial outpost – Telegraph The US is reportedly considering a plan to directly purchase the Chagos Islands from Mauritius, aiming to bypass the UK’s involvement in securing the crucial Diego Garcia military base. This potential move comes after US President Donald Trump deemed the UK’s plan to hand the islands to Mauritius as “an act of great stupidity.” The Mauritian government has stated that while they’ve noted the reports, no official proposal has been received, emphasizing their non-negotiable sovereignty over the archipelago.

• The US is reportedly considering purchasing the Chagos Islands from Mauritius.
• The goal is to secure the Diego Garcia military base, a key US installation.
• This plan would bypass the UK, which is currently handing the islands to Mauritius.
• US President Trump previously criticized the UK’s plan as a threat to national security.
• Mauritius has stated that its sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago is non-negotiable and they have not received an official proposal from the US.