Florida Politicians Sound Alarm on Haitian Migration, but Coast Guard Confident in Ongoing Mission

MIAMI, Fla—Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, Sen. Rick Scott, and their fellow Floridians in Washington have sounded the alarm on an anticipated influx of Haitian migrants making the journey to the Sunshine State. The keyword appears to be “anticipated,” however, as the Coast Guard has reported no evidence that the influx is on its way. “Florida is about to be hammered with a massive wave of Haitian migration,” Mr. Gaetz told The Epoch Times on March 18, further echoing concerns that the spike in gang violence and general destabilization of the Caribbean nation will spark this crisis. He also said that, like those crossing the southern border, they will be able to make asylum claims if they reach American soil....