Young: TT, US cooperating on terrorism

Commenting on a New York Times article which alleged that Rowley and Trump spoke about foreign terrorist fighters (FTFs) from TT joining the Islamic State terrorist group (ISIS/ISIL)Young said, “ Both the White House as well as the OPM have been very, very clear in their respective independent reports as to the conversation between the Prime Minister and the President of the United States.” Following Trump and Rowley’s conversation on Sunday, the OPM indicated both leaders agreed they, “would continue working together on matters including security and trade.” A statement issued by the White House on the same day, said Rowley and Trump, “agreed to continue close coordination in the fight against terrorism and transnational organized crime.” No particulars were outlined in either statement.

Young stressed, “The US and TT continue to work very, very closely...

almost hand in hand...with respect to the threats of ISIL and with respect to persons migrating from TT who may be making their way to fight as FTFs.” He added, “This is something that is being reviewed constantly by law enforcement.. both international and our local law enforcement.”