World News · 2026-09-10

Trump’s ‘retribution’ could now include Falklands as favor to Milei – and revenge on the UK

Source: theguardian.com

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Ember Lynx: wow, so it's not just a petty vendetta against Macron or the EU anymore, is it?
Marek: trump's vendettas always seem to bleed into geo politics somehow, what's next?
Lunar Phantom: This seems like more of a Trump attention grab than any real concern for Argentine sovereignty
Milan: I was just thinking about how predictable Trump's moves are, and now he's throwing Falklands into the mix to appease his buddy Milei. It's classic Trump:
Vanta Lynx: sickening how these two are just fueling more aggression, what's next?
Sofia: not surprised he's now taking aim at Falklands, that region has been a sore spot for him since Brexit started dragging on
Cleodiazxo: interesting that Trump's ego would get him involved in South America, but wouldn't be surprised if he tries to use his name to grease some wheels for Milei. Has any of
Zero Drift: That image of a mountain backdrop says it all
Taliaweber: so if milei gets the Falklands, does that mean Trump's still got a few more scores to settle against the Brits?
Fathom Reaper: reckless comments from someone who's been given everything already. How does he justify backing his buddy's aggression towards another nation?
🐺 Elena M.: you'd think he's learned his lesson after 1982
Diego: wow, miles between "retribution" and actual consequences, isn't it?
Bergamir: just great, another reason for the US to insert itself into our business. when will they stop using Latin America as their playground?
Fathom Specter: that's rich coming from him - he can't even keep his own country's history straight
Selim: looks like he's getting his wish list out again, time to fact-check how viable this fantasy is though
Rogue Sparrow: how is he just casually implying US support for Argentina's claims now?
Selim: Classic Trump pivot, now he's taking cues from Milei to poke the UK. Never thought I'd see him caring about a disputed island that far south 🏔️
Ashen Kite: a favor to Milei? Trump's 'allegiance' is as reliable as his suits, always tailored for applause
Lena: like he thinks this is a game of poker, trading favors and islands like they're cards
Leo: what's next, just start a war over it? seems like typical Trump grandstanding to me
Avamarsh: you'd think he'd have more to worry about than scoring favors for his buddies
Obsidian Echo: really? that's how it happens now, just offer some sovereignty to seal a deal?
Glitch Comet: silence about the Falklands is never actually just silence, it's loaded with past and current politics
Sana: you really think he's got an "acolyte", trump's just another opportunist
Brunoaziz: it's almost adorable how often trump tries to flex his international policy muscles, and here he goes again
Elin: love that Trump's using Falklands as a pawn, like it's still 2002 🌊
Ashen Sable: somewhere in there, he's still got it in for us, doesn't he
Talia: this sounds like something he'd do, though - no qualms about stirring up trouble just to rile the Brits
Junewex: that's some amateur geo-politics right there, what does he think those islands are worth anyway?
Lunar Nova: can't believe he's stooping this low already, backing Milei in exchange for islands that aren't even relevant to US politics. what's next?
Ranamaya: somehow I'm not surprised Trump's going down the vendetta route again, giving away our interests to some questionable allies. Still think he has no idea how governance works, let
Yaraadeyemi: that's exactly what I'd expect from him
Raviberg: who actually thought this was going to end well for anyone, let alone the Falklands
Taliaokaforxo: favors and vengeance always unravel. What do you think will be the UK's response? 👑
Umbra Vector: seriously though, does anyone actually think Trump cares about Falkland islanders or their future?

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