Charity leaders slam Biden admin’s response to US planes shot in Haiti amid chaos: ‘What are we doing?’

As the FBI investigates three incidents of U.S. commercial airliners being fired upon departing Haiti and the FAA orders a 30-day ground stop, nonprofit leaders are expressing their frustration with the Biden administration’s response to the situation. Jack Brewer, a retired New York Giants safety and founder of the Jack Brewer Foundation, has been vocal about the need for more decisive action against the “terrorists” attacking U.S. citizens in Haiti.

Brewer’s foundation has been actively involved in humanitarian work in Haiti and East Africa, focusing on building churches, providing medical assistance, and supporting underserved populations. He highlighted the tragic incidents of violence that have occurred in Haiti, including the murder of a school head and attacks on parents and children by gangs following the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise.

Brewer criticized the FAA’s decision to issue a ground stop in response to verbal threats, while commercial airliners were being targeted by gunfire in the sky. He called for military action to address the security threat posed to American citizens traveling to and from Haiti. Brewer also criticized the lack of action from the Congressional Black Caucus, noting the dangerous environment for Black people in Haiti and the need for a more robust response from the U.S. government.

In contrast, members of the CBC’s House Haitian Caucus have called for federal action to address the crisis in Haiti, including halting deportations, combating illicit arms trafficking, and providing humanitarian assistance. However, Brewer believes that more immediate and decisive action is needed, including sanctions against Haiti and the appointment of a strong ambassador to hold public officials accountable.

Other nonprofit leaders, such as JP Decker of Mercury One and Victor Marx of All Things Possible, have also voiced concerns about the situation in Haiti and called for international cooperation to address the security threats and instability on the island. Decker highlighted the challenges faced by families trying to adopt children from Haiti, while Marx emphasized the need for accountability in any assistance provided by the U.S.

The FAA has issued a notice prohibiting flights within 10,000 feet above Haitian airspace for 30 days, citing safety concerns. However, nonprofit leaders and advocates are calling for a more comprehensive and coordinated response to address the escalating violence and instability in Haiti. It remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to these calls for action and support for the people of Haiti.