Florida authorities intercepted a boat carrying 25 Haitian migrants, which was found to be loaded with weapons, drugs, night vision gear, a pile of ammunition, and was described as carrying 25 released prisoners. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the seizure and highlighted the state's preparedness against a potential surge of Haitian migrants amid the Caribbean country's spiraling crisis. The boat was intercepted off the state's shore. This incident has sparked a debate on the approach towards migrants and the unfolding situation in Haiti, with calls for humanitarian relief and a diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
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
UN report finds Haitian gangs armed with #Florida’s guns. FBI arrests Floridians for gun smuggling. https://t.co/BZMGL3BSJk h/t @shannonrwatts
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
“The number of victims of these open-border government policies, corrupt politicians, and sinister power groups are increasing and things are about to get worse with Venezuelan prisoners and Haitian cannibal gangs on their way!” William Gheen of ALIPAC in Epoch Times 3/17/24…
UN report finds Haitian gangs armed with Florida’s guns, FBI arrests Floridians for gun smuggling https://t.co/uo8FwmQBGv
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
Absolutely based. DeSantis has confirmed that the state of Florida is mounting rescue operations of American missionaries in Haiti, rescuing them from cannibal gangs. “I have authorized rescue flights like we did in Israel after the October 7th because we’ve got a lot of folks… https://t.co/c8NBq2pySG
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
This is a massive, courageous, and visionary move by @XiomaraCastroZ and the @GobiernoHN. As the US ploughs ahead with plans for a heedless, bloody military intervention in Haiti, a new “troika” is convened to pursue a peace process and diplomatic resolution to the crisis. https://t.co/5DlARehEaM
BREAKING 🇭🇹 Through its President Pro-Tempore @XiomaraCastroZ, CELAC declares its refusal to permit “any military action that violates the principle of self-determination” in Haiti – and convenes a “Troika” with Saint Vincent & Colombia to pursue a diplomatic solution its crisis. https://t.co/M4VZ6JyvW0
Haitian Migrant Boat With Guns, Drugs & Night Vision Intercepted Off Florida As Caribbean Crisis Spreads https://t.co/qJqZgiYG9s
Florida 'assets in place' to rebuff potential Haitian surge, as DeSantis expects Biden won't act https://t.co/eF0JyxayNt
25 Haitian immigrants caught bringing drugs, guns, and night vision gear to Florida. How could anyone see this as anything but an invasion? Florida will defend its citizens because Joe Biden certainly won’t! https://t.co/KJd8hi1lxa
The unfolding situation in Haiti requires decisive action. A coalition of our allies in Latin America and elsewhere must restore order in Haiti. https://t.co/NEk5qHIHRC
'How will your administration guarantee that no criminals are granted entry into the interior of our country?' @MarcoRubio @SenRickScott demand Haiti plan from @POTUS. Reporting by @AGGancarski https://t.co/8r01q6JvWR #FlaPol https://t.co/itpKJo2qMt
🇺🇸FLORIDA OFFICERS FIND GUNS AND DRUGS ON HAITIAN REFUGEE BOAT “In their vessel, they had firearms, they had drugs, they had night vision gear, and were boating very recklessly, which would potentially endanger other folks.” The footage of the seizure that took place two weeks… https://t.co/4acMFPUeGC
Florida braces for Haitian migrant surge. https://t.co/9pPpRBV569
Florida just captured a boat load of these fuchs from Haiti. The boat, CARRYING 25 LET GO PRISONERS, drugs, firearms, PILES OF AMMUNITION, and NIGHT VISION GEAR, WERE ALSO FOUND IN THEIR CACHE OF WEAPONS. WE ARE UNDER ATTACK PEOPLE, UNDER ATTACK. https://t.co/khSeRWgno5
.@michaelgwaltz – Haiti in Shambles: We Cannot Let Florida Become the Southern Border https://t.co/xeMa7cy2Gs
Florida Officers Stop Haitian Vessel Heading for US Shores and Immediately Realize What’s Happening via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/QrEFXhn1QD
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida has stopped a boat of 25 Haitian migrants off the state’s shore. @GovRonDeSantis will join us with the latest TONIGHT at 9pm ET on “Hannity”!
Florida intercepts boat filled with suspect illegal Haitian migrants, authorities say found with weapons https://t.co/tsFbtrSPP8
Haitians need aid during this dangerous, spiraling crisis. @GovRonDeSantis is prepping for an “invasion” to stop migrants seeking help by enacting draconian laws & fueling racism. We need action now. I pray for safety and resolutely call for humanitarian relief & refuge. https://t.co/OV7Vu4ReNZ