Trump doubts US backing for UK in Falklands

President Donald Trump suggested the United States might not back Britain in a future Falklands conflict, commenting on GB News that the voyage is long and that Britain’s role in 1982 was strong but not necessarily indicative of future support. He praised how the UK handled the 1982 war while criticizing its and NATO allies’ lack of support for the U.S. in the Iran conflict, noting that some partners “weren’t there to help me” regarding the Strait of Hormuz. He said he asked NATO and former British leader Sir Keir Starmer why ships weren’t sent, calling the response “pretty sad.” The remarks have sparked concern in Britain about military capacity and have fed a broader debate about alliance commitments given Britain’s ties to oil routes through Hormuz. Milei, Argentina’s president and ally of Trump, touted diplomatic progress on the Falklands as part of his government’s stance on the dispute. While some outlets emphasize the potential shift in tone, officials have treated the comments as politically charged but not an official policy shift.