DONALD Trump last night vowed to always stand with Britain’s troops — as he gave PM Sir Keir Starmer a boost by appearing to back his controversial Chagos deal.
Sitting next to Sir Keir in the Oval Office, Mr Trump played down the need for American forces to act as a military “backstop” but eventually admitted he would stand by British troops.
But, asked about the deal in the Oval Office, Mr Trump said: “We’re going to have some discussions about that soon.
In his high-stakes meeting at the White House, the PM is understood to have pressed Mr Trump hard to commit spy planes, satellite surveillance, and the threat of bombers and missiles should Russia attempt to “come again” after any ceasefire is negotiated.
Britain and France are not asking for US boots on the ground, The Sun understands, but they need Washington’s muscle to ensure Russian President Vladimir Putin does not use a peace deal to regroup and rearm.
