State Department officials on Tuesday told Breitbart News that eschatological mainstream media reports that President Donald Trump abandoned efforts to improve the violence situation in Haiti, but the Department of State's continued support for the country. It was confirmed that a freeze exemption was granted to allow the company.
Under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Department is currently undergoing a massive review of spending, ensuring that it subsidizes programs in line with President Trump's foreign policy. This review covers the policies the Trump administration is implementing throughout the federal government as part of an effort to save American taxpayers money and ensure that the administration advances its worldview and policies consistent with its global view. It's similar. However, as part of its review, Rubio ensures that programs essential to American interests and local safety will not be suddenly refunded. Haiti's security operations support is on its list of essentials.
The State Department has published financial support for Haiti's security operations, including a federal funding exemption since at least February 5th. Washington Post Get out of breath It has been reported This weekend, President Trump was undermining attempts by the US Organization for International Development (USAID) to support Haiti through halting unrelated operations. post It cited an anonymous “assist worker” who claimed that attempts to streamline USAID were “a gift to gangs,” omitting a mention of Rubio's exemption for security support. The newspaper also strangely argued that some Haitians do not support receiving American aid due to concerns about “economic colonialism.”
There are other similar reports I complained Of the Trump administration's termination program, which aims to support transgender people in Haiti, has no clear ties to the ongoing gang war.
The State Department confirmed on Tuesday to Breitbart News that Secretary Rubio approved a waiver from a financing freeze that would allow Washington to continue its anti-Ginn efforts. Breitbart News was able to see documents certifying approval of the exemption.
This exemption applies to international drug management and law enforcement funds for the Multinational Security Assistance (MSS) mission, an international military unapproved on-ground, led by the Haitian National Police (HNP) and Haiti. Masu. It also approved peacekeeping operations.
Specifically, the exemption funds medical assistance to police officers, among “weapons, ammunition, equipment,” “surveillance drones,” and other goods and services.
The situation regarding fundraising in Haiti, a senior State Department official, explained to Breitbart News:
Haiti has been suffering from incredible poverty and anxiety for many years, but has now entered an even more keen state of confusion after the assassination of President Jovenle Moyce in 2021. Prime Minister Ariel Henry came to the aside following the establishment of the “Transition Council” in April 2024. Guardi LeBlanc Phil, the first president of the council, Edgard, served from May to October 2024. Let the sky be free The role of leadership under the cloud of corruption accusations against council members. He has since been replaced by President Leslie Voltaire of the current Transition Council.
Neither Voltaire nor the council exercises much of the power in the country. The highly violent organized crime syndicate was not facing resistance from UN humanitarian workers or other international actors on the island, using the vacuum of electricity left behind by Moïse. The most dangerous of these is the Gang Coalition Viv Ansam (“Together”). Last year, with a huge thousand strong prison break.
The United Nations approved the establishment of the “Multinarian Security Support” (MSS) mission in 2023. It took a year to start the business and currently boasts around 1,000 executives, most of whom are from Kenya. MSS welcomed officials in El Salvador and Guatemalan in February and received important American support, including assistance included in the State Department's exemption.
As of January, the United Nations estimate A variety of gangs, notable, including the Viv Ansanm Coalition, control 85% of the country's capital, Port-au-Prince. An estimated 1 million people have been displaced by violence, creating the potential for an overwhelming wave of immigration to neighboring countries.
In the Dominican Republic, the only country that shares the land border with Haiti – Chief Rubio positive On February 6th, security was established as America “promised to continue working with its international mission.” Speaking with President Louis Abinader, who has defied the possibility of accepting a major wave of Haitian immigration, Rubio insisted in uncertain terms that the Trump administration will play a prominent role in Haiti.
“There have been some false reports about the US's role in supporting them, their mission there. So, let me be clear and that's understood,” Rubio told reporters. Ta. “Last week, mid-week, we signed a waiver to make sure our program continues, and as of last Friday, they are active and working.”
“Beyond the UN Fund, I have issued an exemption to use it. I think it's nearly $40 million in additional support,” he continued. “And those contracts are there and they're working now. They provide logistical assistance to both the mission and the Haitian National Police. They're facts.”
Abinader supported Rubio's confirmation that the Trump administration will play a role in helping Haiti.
“I've just heard about US policy with Haiti. Abinader answered a question about his response to Trump's Haiti policy, and I'm quite confident about this policy.” “So we're pretty confident in what Secretary Rubio said. If we follow that, we'll see a peaceful Haiti in a few months.”
