The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago is warning people not to talk trash about the United States. Kamla Persad-Bissessar called it hypocritical to criticize a country that so many citizens rely on for visas and dual citizenship. She pointed to recent U.S. visa restrictions on other Caribbean nations as a clear example of what can happen. She asked which Trinidadian would want their own visa access cut off, telling people to behave and understand where their real security comes from.
She emphasized that America is its largest trading partner and oldest ally, unlike Venezuela, which she said has minimal trade. She argued that only the U.S. has the proximity and military power to actually defend the nation if needed. Other regional leaders have tried to calm fears, with the Prime Minister of Antigua stating current visas remain valid and the issue is about new biometric passports. Persad-Bissessar remained firm, stating her sole focus is putting Trinidad and Tobago's safety and interests first, regardless of personal feelings about the ally providing that security.
She emphasized that America is its largest trading partner and oldest ally, unlike Venezuela, which she said has minimal trade. She argued that only the U.S. has the proximity and military power to actually defend the nation if needed. Other regional leaders have tried to calm fears, with the Prime Minister of Antigua stating current visas remain valid and the issue is about new biometric passports. Persad-Bissessar remained firm, stating her sole focus is putting Trinidad and Tobago's safety and interests first, regardless of personal feelings about the ally providing that security.
