The Office of the President has firmly rejected what it describes as misleading and improper allegations circulating on social media regarding an alleged financial arrangement involving the State, stressing that President Christine Kangaloo acts strictly within the constitutional framework of Trinidad and Tobago.
In a statement issued on April 25, 2026, the Office said it had taken note of a publication by Unwind TT that referenced a reported US$500 million loan arrangement through secured notes due in 2040, as mentioned in the Auditor General’s Report 2025, which was laid in Parliament on April 24.
The Office dismissed any suggestion that the President is “the author, architect, or wrongdoer” in relation to any State transaction, emphasising that presidential duties are carried out in accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the Republic.
It further cited section 80(1) of the Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago, which provides for the President to act, where applicable, on the advice of Cabinet or a Minister acting under Cabinet authority.
The statement also took issue with the tone and framing of the social media publication, describing its language as inappropriate and damaging.
“It is especially repugnant that the article names the current holder of the Office of President,” the statement said.
The Office warned that public trust in national institutions could be undermined if they are subjected to what it termed “insult and innuendo,” adding that while democratic societies allow for scrutiny, they do not protect what it called scurrilous attacks.
It argued that such narratives risk corroding respect for lawful authority, weakening public confidence and damaging the democratic fabric of the country.
The Office of the President said it will continue to provide further clarification as necessary based on the facts.
