The Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean under British control, are making headlines today after President Donald Trump called the deal to hand them over to Mauritius an act of "great stupidity." CNN's Max Foster breaks down the deal and explains why Trump tied it to his quest to acquire Greenland.
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The Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean under British control, are making headlines today after President Donald Trump called the deal to transfer control over to Mauritius an act of "great stupidity." CNN's Max Foster breaks down the deal and explains why Trump tied it to his quest to acquire Greenland. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.

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The Chagos Islands, a remote archipelago in the Indian Ocean under British control, are making headlines today after President Donald Trump called the deal to hand them over to Mauritius an act of "great stupidity." CNN's Max Foster breaks down the deal and explains why Trump tied it to his quest to acquire Greenland.
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