Former Prime Minister Stuart Young says the Trinidad and Tobago government has instructed him to surrender the diplomatic passport issued to him after leaving office, prompting fresh accusations that he is being singled out for political reasons. In a video posted on social media, Young said he received an unexpected telephone call requesting that the passport be returned. He said he has asked that the request be made formally in writing before deciding on his next steps and indicated he intends to respond in accordance with the law. Guardian Media reported that Young remained in possession of the passport after seeking written confirmation of the government's request.

Young argued that the latest development forms part of a broader pattern of actions taken against him since he left office following the April 2025 general election. He did not identify the individual or government office that contacted him, nor did he indicate whether any legal justification for the request had been provided. The Office of the Prime Minister has not publicly commented on the matter. Diplomatic passports are typically issued to senior government officials to facilitate official international travel, although governments retain authority over the issuance and withdrawal of such travel documents in accordance with national policy and law.