Donald Trump Accused Of 'Mafia Shakedown' Over Threat To Withdraw Support For UK Over Falklands

The US president said he was “reviewing” America’s position on the islands.

Donald Trump has been criticised after he suggested America could withdraw its support for Britain over the Falkland Islands.

The US president said he was “reviewing” his position on the British Overseas Territory.

Argentina claims the Falklands, which it calls the Malvinas, belongs to them.

That is despite the fact that a referendum in 2013, 99.8% of those living there said they wanted to remain British.

At the recent World Cup, Argentina’s players sparked........

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