Florida will protect shores from potential Haitian mass migration [Video]

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state of Florida will do what ever it has to in order to protect its borders from the potential of mass migration from Haiti.

“Obviously, the Coast Guard is the primary vehicle to protect the shorelines of the United States. We have supplemented that throughout the years,” said DeSantis.

Problems in Haiti continue to develop after armed gangs and militias took over its streets and ports.

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DeSantis said he’s moving assets into place to deal with issues related to a potential mass migration.

“In January of 2023, I did an executive order, declaring it to be a state of emergency and so we surged vessels to be able to assist the Coast Guard,” said DeSantis.

The governor said between January 2023 and March 2024, a number of illegal immigrants were stopped off of Florida.

“Our efforts …