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Ex-Pentagon Spokesman Denies US Plans to Change Falklands Neutrality

8/31/2026

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Morgan Murphy, former Pentagon press secretary, denied reports the United States (U.S.) will change Falklands neutrality.
He said Washington could use diplomatic leverage to push Britain on defense spending.
Murphy stressed United States stays neutral on Falklands sovereignty and recognizes British administration.
He recalled 99% of Falkland Islanders voted to remain an overseas territory in 2013.
Murphy said UK defense spending should reach 2.7% of GDP by 2030, later 3%.

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Morgan Murphy, former Pentagon press secretary, denied reports the United States (U.S.) will change Falklands neutrality.
He said Washington could use diplomatic leverage to push Britain on defense spending.
Murphy stressed United States stays neutral on Falklands sovereignty and recognizes British administration.
He recalled 99% of Falkland Islanders voted to remain an overseas territory in 2013.
Murphy said UK defense spending should reach 2.7% of GDP by 2030, later 3%.