Jeffries Urges Release of Aid for Haiti Amid Unrest, Blasts GOP for Blocking Support
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Jeffries says “America needs to stand with the people of Haiti” amid violence and instability.
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Democrats urge release of $40 million in security aid, but key Republicans say they need more details first.
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Unrest in Haiti has increased with postponement of elections after assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021.
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U.S. welcomed Haiti's new Transitional Presidential Council to quell violence and ensure fair elections.
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Jeffries calls out Republicans for blocking aid, says “This is what the Republican party does.”