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Prime Minister Gaston Browne, during his latest appearance on Pointe FM, shared that his recent interview with J Truth significantly impacted public perception, helping counter the opposition’s portrayal of him as “wicked” and “cruel.” The interview, Browne said, opened the eyes of viewers who had only been exposed to negative narratives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was shocked after the program; the number of people who messaged me and said they thought I was some kind of wicked, cruel man. They just had a totally different impression of me,\u201d Browne revealed, attributing the negative image to repeated opposition claims and restricted access to his viewpoints. \u201cJ Truth said, \u2018You\u2019re not so bad; you\u2019re a good man,\u2019 and people are starting to agree with him.\u201d<\/p>

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Browne suggested that opposition channels, including Observer Media, have contributed to his portrayal in a negative light by not allowing alternative perspectives. The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the interview\u2019s reach, which allowed him to directly address accusations and outline his government\u2019s achievements. He noted that many viewers had never heard his explanations on controversial decisions, which led them to reassess their views.<\/p>

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\u201cThis interaction showed people the other side, the decisions we\u2019ve made, and the development efforts we\u2019ve undertaken,\u201d Browne remarked, adding that the conversation helped many see past the opposition\u2019s narrative for the first time.<\/p>\n

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