It was a classic Trump moment at the Shield of the Americas Summit when the president took a few jabs at his former opponent Kamala Harris.
During the gathering—focused on strengthening economic partnerships, regional security, and cooperation across the Western Hemisphere—@POTUS welcomed leaders from across the Americas to discuss trade, border security, and shared prosperity.
When Trump greeted Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, he added one of those trademark unscripted moments: “I had to be careful with that first name. I didn’t want to get it mixed up because it would ruin your reputation completely.”
He continued the joke about Harris, adding his famous Cheshire cat grin.
The room broke into laughter. It was a lighthearted moment during a serious summit, and a reminder of Trump’s unique style on the world stage—direct, relaxed, and never afraid to add a little humor while building relationships with America’s neighbors in the hemisphere.
.@POTUS greets Trinidadian Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar at the Shield of the Americas Summit:
“I had to be careful with that first name. I didn’t want to get it mixed up because it would ruin your reputation completely.” 🤣 pic.twitter.com/jUbk2uYHHl
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 7, 2026
