Biden Speaks Out Against the “Heinous” Assassination of Haiti’s President
President Biden condemned the assassination of Haiti’s president on Wednesday as a “heinous act” and said that the United States is prepared to assist in the aftermath of the attack to bring security and safety to the country.
“We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti,” Biden said in a statement Wednesday. “We condemn this heinous act, and I am sending my sincere wishes for First Lady Moïse’s recovery. The United States offers condolences to the people of Haiti, and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti.”
Biden, who was expected to be briefed on the attack Wednesday morning, also told reporters that his administration needs “a lot more information” about the assassination but characterized it as “very worrisome about the state of Haiti.” Biden made the comments as he departed the White House for a trip to Illinois to promote his economic agenda.
