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Something with a ‘Trump-ish spirit’ happening in VI- Skelton-Cline

-warned VI at risk of losing its democracy
Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during Honestly Speaking on September 15, 2026. Photo: Facebook
Social Commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline said something with a ‘Trumpet-ish spirit’ is happening in the Virgin Islands, threatening democracy. Photo: Internet Source
Social Commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline said something with a ‘Trumpet-ish spirit’ is happening in the Virgin Islands, threatening democracy. Photo: Internet Source
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said he observed some things happening in the Virgin Islands (VI) that could put its democracy at risk.

During Honestly Speaking on September 15, 2026, titled ‘State of Emergency Part 4’, Skelton-Cline said, “I see something happening here that is putting our democracy on a dangerous path and it has a Trump-ish spirit to it.” He referred to the recently held Republican Mid-term Convention where United States President Donald J. Trump offered $5000 to Americans if they vote Republicans to win the House and Congress at the upcoming Mid-term elections. 

“I am seeing something in this country where it looks like, and I’m doing more research, where we have people who are running for office, offering themselves for office and they’re all through the Virgin Islands trying to buy people to run with them or for them, making all kinds of false promises in regards to finances.”

He added that if a man or woman could be bought in that case, then just imagine what could happen if they are put as trustees of the country. 

Stay out of this politics thing

“Brothers and sisters…if it is, you and I are not in a position to offer ourselves in healthy ways to help run this country for the sake of the people of the country, leave the people and their country alone, stay out of this politics thing.”

He advised persons that if they plan on entering politics hoping to get rich or to gain something instead of helping people to stay away from politics. 

“You like the greedy bill and the perks that it offer and that is your motivation, stay out of this thing…we are going down a dangerous path here.”

Skelton-Cline said he has reached out to the Election Office and certain persons for clarification on election laws, amendments to these laws, any pending amendments to the laws and campaign financing laws. 

“I want to know where does all of this fit in our election laws? Where does it fit in campaign financing? What do we have on record and if we don’t, what do we need to put on record prior to this next election?”

He added that he is deeply concerned about this path and wants to raise a red flag and bring attention to it. 

Skelton-Cline said he is not accusing anyone but simply cautioning about what he is observing while remaining hopeful it does not come to fruition. 

15 Responses to “Something with a ‘Trump-ish spirit’ happening in VI- Skelton-Cline”

  • HAHA (17/09/2026, 13:01) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    hmmmmmm. we all know exactly who's he's talking about ... lol lol lol
  • Great comedy (17/09/2026, 13:10) Like (21) Dislike (3) Reply
    The most Trump-ist, although I much prefer Trump-esque, thing in the BVI is this man and his behaviour. Classic projection happening here. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the Trump-est of us all? CSC, hands down.
  • Expensive (17/09/2026, 13:12) Like (6) Dislike (7) Reply
    Yes mark trying to buy the election
  • Trump is real.. (17/09/2026, 13:51) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Like him or hate him..Learn to belive him...He says exactly what his intentions are...
  • Fran (17/09/2026, 14:41) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
    Trump is a prime example of how NOT to live your life. He has always been a TYRANT, and it seems he will be stopped if he loses the election. But only stopped as the President. He will never change his entitled attitude.
    • NOT (17/09/2026, 15:17) Like (13) Dislike (16) Reply
      Biden and Oduma, were the WORST presidents EVER. TDS is curable, get a brain transplant. Demon Rats are evil, on the side of pdf files, illegal aliens and want men in girls bathrooms.
      • Biden yes Obama NO (17/09/2026, 20:38) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
        You have ODS. If you objectively look at the record including the immigration record Obama is a better president than Trump. And I say this while not agreeing with how Obma handled the Middle east and his capitulating demeanor. So the people on the right who claim that people have TDS are themselves afflicted with ODS.
  • Real Talk (17/09/2026, 15:31) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    Stop talking nonsense Cline. This has been happening in the BVI for times. You are acting as if it is a new phenomenon.
  • Yeah! (17/09/2026, 15:44) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    LET'S MAKE THE BVI GREAT AGAIN
  • BOI U LATE (17/09/2026, 15:47) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    CSC THAT SH*T HAS BEEN GOING ON HERE FOR YEARS , EVEN BEFORE YOU BROUGHT YOUR VERSION OF TRUMP MENTALITY BACK FROM DETROIT , DOING THE MOONWALK , WHILE USING THE BIBLE AS A FRONT , YOU WERE EVEN BRAVE ENOUGH TO GIVE ADVISE TO WOMEN ON HOW TO USE THEIR " SHEGGEDY " FRONT TO ADVANCE THEMSELVES AS AN ADVANTAGE OVER MEN •
  • FACIAL EXPRESSION (17/09/2026, 17:52) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    TRUMP , IS SAYING )> MY HANDS ARE CLEAN , JUST VOTE FOR ME AND YOU ALL WILL ENJOY A LITTLE POCKET CHANGE TO HELP WITH YOUR CHRISTMAS ???? SHOPPING ???? AND THE NEXT ELECTION WILL BE DOUBLE
  • BuzzBvi (18/09/2026, 03:57) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Trump style lies and information was brought in from Detroit.
  • Trump (18/09/2026, 09:24) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    send this article to the US immigration. lets see how he can make it.
  • Timid (18/09/2026, 10:08) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    AYO RUNNING SCARED NOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.. THOUGHT MARK WAS PLAYING
  • BRAD BOYNES (18/09/2026, 12:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    ELIGIBLE VOTERS of the Fourth(4th) District.DO NOT, DO NOT VOTE FOR MARK VANTERPOOL. DO NOT BE FOOLED. BITCH NOW.


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