Congressman Maxwell Frost’s Statement on the Ongoing Gang Violence and Unrest in Haiti
ORLANDO, FL — Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement on the ongoing crisis in Haiti following the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the news that Governor Ron DeSantis will send state forces to the Florida border to specifically stop immigration from Haiti.
In a statement, Rep. Frost says:
“In the face of dire circumstances, where over 160,000 people in Port-au-Prince alone have been displaced, compassion and solidarity must be our guiding principles – not exclusion and aggression.
“Let’s be clear, Haiti has no functioning government and the people of Haiti are enduring a terrifying rise in violence. The United States needs to use every tool at our disposal to help restore stability and protect innocent Haitians.
“But while Haiti grapples with turmoil and rampant gang violence, Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to deploy state forces to the Florida border for yet another inhumane and morally reprehensible political stunt.
“It’s our moral obligation to stand in solidarity with Haiti, provide humanitarian aid, help end the cycle of unrest, and support Haiti in its quest for autonomy and prosperity – which is why I continue to call for the re-designation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians as the situation only worsens.
“On March 26, I’ll be hosting a roundtable with local Haitian community leaders to hear their stories and address Haiti’s calls for assistance with urgency, empathy, and solidarity.
“As a member of the Haiti caucus within the Congressional Black Caucus, I will work alongside my colleagues to help ensure the safety and well-being of all Haitian families in their time of greatest need.”
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