Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands?

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A Pentagon memo reportedly suggests the White House is considering withdrawing US diplomatic support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands as a punitive measure against European allies. This potential shift, if enacted, could isolate the UK in its long-standing dispute with Argentina over the South Atlantic territory.

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Could Trump withdraw US support for UK sovereignty of Falklands?

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