In response to the escalating violence and political unrest in Haiti, leading to a potential mass migration crisis, Florida lawmakers, including Representatives Matt Gaetz, Gus Bilirakis, Anna Paulina Luna, Daniel Webster, and Haitian-born Rep. Berny Jacques, have urged President Joe Biden to authorize the U.S. Navy to assist in preventing the influx of Haitian migrants. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio have also sought the President's plan to address the situation, emphasizing the need for a $50M commitment to aid the crisis. Governor DeSantis has proposed a plan, supported by Rep. Jacques, to deploy troops to southern Florida waters. The crisis has prompted discussions on the need for a multinational solution to restore democracy and security in Haiti, with lawmakers emphasizing the importance of protecting U.S. borders and citizens. The situation highlights the broader humanitarian disaster in Haiti, with calls for the U.S. to protect the rights of those fleeing gang violence and provide safe asylum.
The chaos in Haiti is a real national security threat for us. President Biden should make clear: we will not allow these flotillas to come to the United States. We don’t need these gangs on our shores.
I am proud to co-sign this letter to @POTUS with @RepMattGaetz @RepGusBilirakis and @RepWebster. As Haiti faces violence and political unrest, we need to be prepared to protect our country from an impending invasion. https://t.co/VQVCuOCMjn
Gaetz on Haiti: Call Out the Navy and Turn Back the Boats https://t.co/TbXZqgCbD1 https://t.co/xTS8q2Hv0j
🚨 ICYMI: CHM @RepMcCaul joined @ShannonBream on @FoxNewsSunday to discuss: ▶️ Democrats' partisanship over Israel ▶️ Security assistance to America's partners ▶️ The situation in Haiti ▶️ Accountability for Gold Star families https://t.co/jnWZKhOZps https://t.co/7x8Em3Tokz
Republican Congress members @RepGusBilirakis, @MattGaetz, @RealAnnaPaulina, @RepWebster want @JoeBiden to declare impending 'mass migration' from Haiti Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/BAipYhgXnY #FlaPol https://t.co/hr0CAk1Fcw
Today, @RepMattGaetz, @RepGusBilirakis, @RepLuna and I sent a letter urging Biden to use his presidential authority to issue a declaration allowing the U.S. Navy to assist efforts in combatting an anticipated influx of illegal immigration from Haiti. https://t.co/c7QNAGPI7s
Florida Republicans ask President Biden to allow Navy to aid in interdictions of Haitian migrants https://t.co/AzSa3UHWrS https://t.co/aYdJDzfpGm
🚨NEW —> We cannot have violent, criminal gangs overrunning #Haiti. I support a multi-national solution to the crisis with the support of regional partners and allies to restore democracy, order, and security in neighboring Haiti. Without action, the chaos will only worsen! https://t.co/JmK0EccigA
Sens. Scott, Rubio Call For Plan To Handle Influx Of Haitian Migrants https://t.co/tYIwQRYApg
Congressional Republicans on Monday asked President Biden to authorize the U.S. Navy to blockade the Florida coast to stop an expected mass migration of people fleeing Haiti. https://t.co/WBY1yHUTGf
Matt Gaetz says Biden must send in the Navy to STOP Haitian migrants from entering the US: Florida Republicans warn that 'anticipated mass migration' from the war-ravaged country could overrun their state and bog down taxpayers https://t.co/8ygWPMJTpe https://t.co/Q79jKL08e3
CHM @RepMcCaul on why he needs a sound plan from the Biden administration before committing $50M to address the crisis in #Haiti: "The worst thing we can do is arm the very warlords that threaten the people of Haiti." https://t.co/u5Zh7fGPo3
NEW: Florida lawmakers, led by @RepMattGaetz, are calling for an "immediate" response from President Biden over concerns about a potential mass migration of Haitians coming to the country via boats. https://t.co/isgc6fmE7Y
Florida lawmakers ask Biden to send U.S. Navy to stop Haitian boat migrants https://t.co/8eRhyOXIJl
🚨The humanitarian disaster that is happening in Haiti 🇭🇹 must be addressed by @POTUS. With the upsurge in migrants from Haiti, LAWG calls📢 for the U.S. to protect the rights of those fleeing gang violence and provide safe asylum🛡️. #WelcomeWithDignity
🚨The humanitarian disaster happening in Haiti 🇭🇹must be addressed by @POTUS. With the upsurge in migrants from Haiti, LAWG calls 📢for the U.S. to protect the rights of those fleeing gang violence and provide safe asylum. #welcomeWithDignity
Gaetz leads push for Biden to take 'immediate' action on feared Haitian migrant crisis https://t.co/AohI1Jv8x5
I joined @GlennaWPLG of WPLG News to discuss why the time is now for the U.S. to act and help Haiti. As the leader of the free world, the U.S. cannot sit back and let gangs terrorize innocent civilians in our own backyard. https://t.co/hoVJwdaP45
Haitian-born Florida lawmaker @BernyJacques on DeSantis’ plan to repel potential influx from Haiti: “Florida will do everything in its power to protect our border and our citizens here and abroad.” https://t.co/uLS6BONyca
Two senators from Florida, Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) are asking President Joe Biden for his plan to prevent and stop a possible influx of #Haiti into the United States amid political and social unrest in the Caribbean country. https://t.co/h9a0updPzx
EDITORIAL | A helping hand for Haiti: We can and should protect those forced to flee Haitians need a committed civil society to remain and reconstruct, our Board writes. https://t.co/hZB360BR8u
Two senators from Florida, Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) are asking President Joe Biden for his plan to prevent and stop a possible influx of Haiti into the United States amid political and social unrest in the Caribbean country. https://t.co/h9a0updPzx
Potential Haiti migrant surge has Florida GOP on alert | Miami Herald https://t.co/RpWwkdVQBr
As violent gangs have overtaken the island of Haiti, Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz says Florida is bracing for a massive surge in Haitian migrants. https://t.co/QetILh9gJH
Rep. @BernyJacques, born in Haiti, backs DeSantis plan to send troops to southern Florida waters over potential Haitian migrant influx "I was pleased to hear that a plan is in place." https://t.co/uLS6BONyca