Donald Trump’s Pentagon officials are examining potential measures to penalize NATO countries that have declined to back the Iran conflict, with reports suggesting this includes a review of Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

[…] Britain fought a war against Argentina in 1982 to maintain control after Argentine forces invaded the islands. Argentina’s current president, Javier Milei, is among Trump’s closest international supporters.

  • UncleArthur@lemmy.world
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    And yet we’re still planning to send Charlie over for a State visit to the orange cunt ferfuckssake.

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      If he suddenly creates Trump Duke of New England or something, I’m sure the UK would be back in His Graces good graces for at least a week.

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      Eh, why not? Trump is like an easily manipulated child. Cancelling the trump would accomplish nothing, while keeping the trip might work.