US EditionTrump says not ready to follow Israel recognizing Somaliland: Report
Trump says US will study Somaliland recognition after Israel's historic move, with Somaliland's strategic location near key shipping routes cited by supporters.
- On Friday, Israel formally recognised Somaliland, becoming the first UN member to do so, while United States President Donald Trump told the New York Post he was in no rush to follow Israel's lead.
- Since 1991, Somaliland has operated de facto independently, hosting senior US officials including Brian Cashman and gaining support from Project 2025 and Sen. Ted Cruz for recognition.
- In a phone interview with the New York Post on Friday at his Palm Beach golf course, Donald Trump asked `Does anyone know what Somaliland is, really?` and dismissed the US naval base proposal as `Big deal.`
- Some officials warned recognition could jeopardize cooperation with Somalia, the US administration remains divided, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would brief Trump on Monday.
- The territory's strategic value lies in the Port of Berbera and nearby shipping lanes, with Somaliland's population about six million and Ethiopia maintaining ties without formal recognition.
28 Articles
28 Articles
What is Somaliland? Trump pours cold water on recognition
President Donald Trump said he is not prepared to recognize Somaliland’s status as an independent and sovereign state after Israel established diplomatic relations with the breakaway republic in Somalia. When asked by the New York Post about recognizing Somaliland on Friday, Trump appeared to say “not at this time” before he simply changed his answer to “no.” He also raised a point that Somaliland is not widely known. Similar in name to Somalia,…
'Does anyone know what Somaliland is?': Trump says US will not recognise breakaway state after Israel’s move
Trump on Friday rejected recognising Somaliland, questioning, “Does anyone know what Somaliland is, really?." The statement came after Israel became the first country to formally acknowledge the territory
US President Donald Trump said today that the US will not quickly follow Israel in recognizing the independence of Somaliland.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
