Is the special relationship done? The question of whether the longstanding and unique bond between the United States and Britain is now toast arises as the U.K.’s hard left government prepares to unilaterally disarm not only itself, but America, as well.
That would be the practical effect of one of history’s worst international agreements. Pursuant to a “deal” awaiting parliamentary approval in London, the British government would pay billions of dollars to the Chinese Communist-tied African nation of Mauritius to imperil the U.S. military’s essential use of the Indian Ocean island base called Diego Garcia over 1200 miles away.
Worse yet, if the Brits miss even a single payment, Mauritius can terminate their lease.
President Trump has correctly described this deal as an act of “GREAT STUPIDITY.” Parliament must repudiate it, or bid farewell to the special relationship.
This is Frank Gaffney.
