Trump reserves the right to strengthen the military presence on Diego Garcia Island

US President Trump stated that he had productive discussions with British Prime Minister Stammer regarding the issue of Diego Garcia. Trump emphasized that the island is the location of an important US military base, situated in the central Indian Ocean, and is crucial to US national security. He pointed out that if the future lease agreement breaks down or if US operations and troops on the base are threatened, he will reserve the right to safeguard and strengthen the US presence on Diego Garcia Island through military means. Trump stated that he will not allow any false statements or environmental fallacies to undermine the importance of the base.