In a surprising political maneuver, President Donald Trump has reversed his stance on the Chagos Islands deal, which he previously criticized as an 'act of great stupidity.' According to Al Jazeera, Trump now supports UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, describing it as 'the best he could make.' This deal is significant due to the strategic importance of the Diego Garcia military base located on the islands, which is vital for US national security. The Independent reports that Trump's initial opposition created a 'political firestorm,' with accusations from Starmer that Trump was using the agreement to exert pressure over Greenland. Despite the initial backlash, Trump expressed confidence in the deal during a visit to the White House, stating he was 'inclined to go with your country' and had 'a feeling it's going to work out very well.'