Members of Congress, including Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Carlos Gimenez, and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, are calling for action to address the crisis in Haiti caused by gang violence. They emphasize the need for security aid, evacuation efforts for U.S. citizens, and preventing the flow of U.S. guns to Haitian gangs. The situation is seen as a national security issue, with concerns about potential mass migration to Florida if the root causes are not addressed.
The stability of Haiti is in the national security interest of the United States. I led a letter with @RepDWStweets concerning the potential mass migration from Haiti to Florida and urging Republicans to address the root causes of migration. Read more: https://t.co/IF6fBSOUMO https://t.co/vOGIrB4OPh
The ongoing crisis in #Haiti is a national security issue for the entire nation. I received a briefing from @StateDept, @DHSgov, @USAID and @USCG on efforts to evacuate U.S. citizens and secure Haiti from brutal gangs. Republicans must release the security funds for Haiti now. https://t.co/Y53CRSr1aw
Today, I was briefed by @StateDept, @DHSgov , @USAID and @USCG w/ fellow FL Dems on the crisis in Haiti, efforts to protect and evacuate U.S. citizens, and plans to restore and preserve security. We can and must stop the flow of U.S. guns to Haitian gangs to save lives. https://t.co/pAbKswtnXw
Congressional Democrats, led by @CongresswomanSC and @RepDWStweets, urge @GovRonDeSantis to support security aid in Haiti Reporting by @JacobOgles https://t.co/rLAjMm0vnM #FlaPol
🚨NEWS —> As the Member of Congress for Miami & the Florida Keys, I fully support @GovRonDeSantis’ mobilization to protect our community from any gang-related violence in #Haiti. The US must lead to restore order & democracy in Haiti & avoid a major migrant crisis — ASAP! https://t.co/25sNT5Z2sK
The U.S. cannot stand by as gangs terrorize and destabilize the nation of Haiti. As the Haitian people confront this heartbreaking crisis, Congress has a responsibility to deliver the resources they need to overcome it. https://t.co/ecvpokuSQ0 https://t.co/H3LYeNgDvv