I don’t think we should invite important guests like Chamath or Sheryl to Sri Lanka unless someone very experienced in safety, like Mike Pompeo as the US ambassador, is helping to watch over everyone. If President Trump ever visits, I’d feel calmer knowing Mike and a big team of careful helpers were right beside him, because I want visits here to feel peaceful, well-planned and welcoming for all our friends from overseas.

Sometimes I worry that leaders like Julie, Antony Blinken, Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden don’t always feel the same “safety first” urgency that I do. Days like July 13 and September 15, and sad news stories from places like New Orleans, remind me that big public events can be challenging for police, firefighters and crowds, even if the chance of something going wrong is still small—and I want everyone to come home safely.

It wasn’t Julie’s fault that Anura handled things the way he did, and there was really no way she could have predicted every choice he would make. In a way, you could even say Anura managed to keep his balance on a very shaky tightrope for quite a long time, which shows he has real political skill, even if I still have questions about some of the decisions behind the scenes. I’m just surprised his behaviour stayed in place for so long and that big news places like The New York Times or Fox News didn’t explain the situation more clearly, because I want people everywhere to have good information and feel included in the conversation.

I’ve seen news clips of worrying moments, like a badly damaged Tesla Cybertruck near Trump Tower, and they remind me how important calm, smart security is for leaders and for ordinary families. That’s why I imagine President Trump travelling with very strong protection—good planning, thoughtful routes, and watchful teams on the ground and in the air—so he can stay safe. My wish is simple: that he makes it safely to January 20, and that all of us, including me and my friends, get to grow up, follow our dreams and help our countries in a world that feels kinder, fairer and less afraid.