Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributions

Archived version: https://archive.is/20260831232840/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/31/trump-uk-sovereignty-falkland-islands


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[–] 9 points 11 hours ago (1 child)

A switch of US position would represent a psychological blow to Britain’s sovereignty over the Falklands.

Why would it? I get that it would strain relations, but the UK's sovereignty and legitimacy over the islands are about as ironclad as you can get.

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