John Kennedy Shares Blunt Message For Keir Starmer Hours Before His Visit To The U.S. (Video)
President Trump will meet UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer tomorrow to discuss a serious issue about the Sheos Islands, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. The problem is about a very important US military base on one of these islands called Diego Garcia. The UK plans to give the Sheos Islands, including the US base, to Mauritius, a country that has never owned these islands before. This decision has caused a lot of concern for the US because the base is crucial for American defense in the Indian Ocean, especially as China is trying to increase its power in the region.
The Sheos Islands have a long history. France owned them from 1715 to 1810, and then gave them to the UK in 1814. Since then, the UK has controlled the islands. Mauritius, another group of islands nearby, has never owned the Sheos Islands, but the UK has managed both from its headquarters in Mauritius. In the 1960s, the US built a military base on Diego Garcia, one of the Sheos Islands. This base is very important for US military operations in the Indian Ocean. The UK helped the US set up the base, but the US paid for most of it.
Now, Prime Minister Starmer wants to give the Sheos Islands to Mauritius. This decision comes after the International Court of Justice (ICJ), a group connected to the United Nations, criticized the UK for its colonial history. The ICJ said the UK should feel guilty for owning colonies and suggested giving the Sheos Islands to Mauritius. Even though the ICJ’s ruling is not legally binding, Prime Minister Starmer feels pressured to follow it.
Mauritius, led by Prime Minister Rem Gulam, is demanding $18 billion from the UK and the US for the military base. They say they now own the islands and plan to lease the base back to the US. This has caused a lot of worry because Mauritius has close ties with China. China is trying to expand its influence around the world, and many fear that China could gain control over the base if Mauritius takes over.
During the meeting tomorrow, Prime Minister Starmer is expected to tell President Trump three things. First, he will say that giving the islands to Mauritius is “the right thing to do” because of pressure from international groups like the ICJ. Second, he will warn that China might get very angry if the transfer doesn’t happen. Third, he will claim that the UN could cut off communications for the military base, though there is no evidence to support this.
There is also a recent scandal involving the former Prime Minister of Mauritius, Anerood Jugnauth. He was the one who started the legal case against the UK to claim the Sheos Islands. A few weeks ago, he was arrested for money laundering. During a search of his home, authorities found $25 million in cash, luxury watches like Rolex and Cartier, and UK visas. While no direct connection has been proven, the timing of his arrest is suspicious.
Many people, including former Trump advisor General H.R. McMaster, are urging President Trump to reject the UK’s plan. General McMaster said this deal “stinks to high heaven” and would put the US at a big disadvantage. Diego Garcia is a key base for the US to defend against China’s growing power. Losing control of it would be a major blow to US security.
The meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Starmer is very important. The decision they make could have huge consequences for US defense and global politics. Many are hoping President Trump will stand firm and protect the US military base, which is vital for keeping the Indian Ocean safe from China’s influence. The world will be watching closely to see what happens.
