Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida has announced that approximately 200 Floridians have been successfully rescued from Haiti through flights organized by the State of Florida. This operation, highlighted as unusual for a state, comes as a response to what has been perceived as inaction by the federal government. DeSantis has stated that Florida is willing to step up when the federal government fails to act. The mission, which has seen over 200 Americans rescued, with 95% being Floridians, is reportedly coming to a close, with a significant portion of the responsibilities now being handed over to the U.S. State Department.
DESANTIS: Over 200 Americans now rescued from Haiti https://t.co/NGstjKa4tQ
The number of Americans rescued from Haiti through flights organized by the State of Florida now exceeds 200 individuals, and 95% of those are Floridians. When Floridians and other Americans are in need, Florida takes action. https://t.co/1bL50jsIAJ
.@GovRonDeSantis hands off big piece of Haiti rescue mission to @StateDept, after weeks of complaints the feds aren't doing enough Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/lapNztxEyy #FlaPol https://t.co/31w0O05cSY
JUST IN: Gov. Ron DeSantis says over 200 Americans thus far have been rescued from Haiti from state-directed flights "Even when the federal government fails to act, Florida will always step up.”
.@GovRonDeSantis acknowledges that its 'not the norm' for states to retrieve people from foreign countries, suggests Haiti mission is coming to a close Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/3mUS9aTgs9 #FlaPol https://t.co/NScf1L3vIo
JUST IN: @GovRonDeSantis announces that ~200 Floridians have been rescued from Haiti via the flights organized by the State of Florida @FLSERT 🇺🇸