Trump Edition: Why a third term is possible and the Chagos Islands deal

In this episode, we dive into the controversial decision
surrounding the Chagos Islands, with Donald Trump reportedly
signing off on a deal to return them to Mauritius. Venetia Rainey
sits down with Associate Political Editor Tony Diver to discuss
the potential security implications for the UK, US, and Asia, and
why Trump might have suddenly backed this move. We also explore
the possibility of Trump serving a third term, as political
expert Bruce Peabody breaks down the legal options that could
make it feasible. He outlines six scenarios that have been around
for decades and explains why Trump's camp are not the first to
hint at such a move.


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/31/iran-urged-to-strike-diego-garcia-base-immediately/


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2025/04/01/donald-trump-signs-off-keir-starmer-chagos-deal/


https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/03/01/mauritius-chagos-islands-agalga-indian-ocean-india-china/


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