The FBI is currently investigating three incidents involving U.S. commercial airliners being fired upon while departing Haiti, leading the FAA to implement a 30-day ground stop. This decision has sparked criticism from nonprofit leaders, who are dissatisfied with the Biden administration's response to the escalating situation.
Jack Brewer, a former New York Giants safety and founder of the Jack Brewer Foundation, expressed frustration with the administration's handling of the attacks. Brewer highlighted the foundation's extensive work in Haiti and East Africa, focusing on building churches, providing medical assistance, and supporting underserved populations. He emphasized the tragic incidents, including the murder of a school head and kidnappings of parents and children by gangs in Haiti.
Brewer criticized the FAA's ground stop as insufficient in the face of such threats, advocating for military action instead. He questioned the administration's priorities, pointing out its involvement in proxy wars while neglecting the safety of Americans in Haiti.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Yvette Clarke, and Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, have called for federal action to address the crisis in Haiti. They emphasized the need for humanitarian assistance and a halt to deportations, urging the Biden-Harris administration to take immediate steps.
Meanwhile, charity organizations like Mercury One and Haitian orphanage groups have been working to assist Americans and vulnerable populations in Haiti amidst the escalating violence. They have called for accountability and stability in the region, expressing concerns about the government's ability to address the crisis effectively.
The FAA, responsible for civil aviation safety, issued a NOTAM prohibiting flights within 10,000 feet above Haitian airspace for 30 days. The agency emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of aviation operations and directed inquiries to the Pentagon for further information.
