Does Gloria have paranoia?

I recently watched a clip of Gloria Estefan being interviewed on a Spanish TV program on Antena 3. She told the interviewer that she carries her passport with her at all times and that she's afraid to speak Spanish in case something crazy happens. This was her response to a question relevant to the current immigration policy of the Trump administration. She is obviously entitled to her personal feelings, but I have another take on that.

I don't know if Gloria is aware that there are almost the same amount of Spanish speakers in the United States as there are inhabitants in the entire country of Spain. In fact, there are two Spanish networks that broadcast 24/7 in Spanish, not to mention many other local channels. Unfortunately, those networks appear to be very anti-Trump based on programming. Regardless, none of them seem to be afraid to speak Spanish.

Many public figures in the United States seem to not be afraid to speak Spanish. Our Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, for example, doesn't seem to be afraid to speak Spanish. He seems to have equal fluency, and switches from English to Spanish almost instantly when the appropriate communication is needed or required.

To conclude, Gloria Estefan is entitled to her personal feelings and opinions; however, I am entitled to say I do not understand (no entiendo).


Reference:

https://youtu.be/rbq0_eUD7lE?si=fERoBjE7lT6rjspW