Trump's administration has maintained longstanding US policy treating Somaliland as part of Somalia, with no shift toward formal recognition despite the territory's president's September 2026 Washington visit and offers of port access, minerals, and security cooperation. Trump publicly rejected immediate recognition after Israel's December 2025 decision, stating he would "study" the issue while prioritizing other matters, and the White House later confirmed "no change" in approach. A State Department report reaffirmed Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, aligning with African Union positions and complicating any unilateral move. Congressional support from some Republicans exists but has not produced legislative momentum sufficient to alter executive foreign policy before 2027.