US President Donald Trump stated on 2026-04-12 that he always reviews the positions of his government, including the stance on the sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands between Argentina and the United Kingdom. ^[1] Senior US Defense Department officials are considering a review of Washington's position on the Falklands Islands as a measure to pressure the United Kingdom into meeting the 5% of gross domestic product military spending target agreed at NATO. ^[2] Javier Milei, President of Argentina, said on 2026-09-01 via social media that he will make a national broadcast on Thursday, 2026-09-03 at 9pm, about the Falkland Islands, which he called a sacred cause for Argentina. ^[3] Andy Burnham said on 2026-01-19 that the Falkland Islands are British and have the right to determine their own future, noting that the islanders have expressed a desire to remain a British Overseas Territory. ^[4] Andy Burnham, a spokesperson for the British Prime Minister, stated on 2026-01-19 that the UK maintains its firm support for the Falkland Islanders and rejected any changes to its policy regarding the islands. ^[5] Reports indicate the White House may alter its position on the Falkland Islands if Britain fails to satisfy demands for a minimum defense expenditure of five percent of GDP. ^[6] President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he is reviewing US support for Britain's sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. ^[7] Former Chilean ambassador José Antonio Viera-Gallo stated that escalating the sovereignty dispute over the Strait of Magellan between Chile and Argentina would be a significant error for both nations. ^[8] Donald Trump stated in the Oval Office that he always reviews all positions and described his diplomatic style as a demonstration of verbal force, noting that the US consideration of modifying support for London in the Falklands dispute is just one of many positions. ^[9] Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Tuesday a national broadcast scheduled for Thursday at 21:00 to discuss the Falklands sovereignty issue. ^[10] Argentine President Javier Milei stated on Tuesday that the national sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands is the most important and sacred cause for Argentines. ^[11] Donald Trump remarked that the United Kingdom has some problems but that they will be resolved. ^[12]