Trump Takes Bold Stand: Haiti Gangs Labelled Terrorists

President Donald Trump is stepping up to confront the chaos that previous administrations have allowed to fester just miles from our shores. In a bold and decisive move, the Trump administration has notified Congress that it will designate Haiti’s violent gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. This isn’t just a symbolic gesture—it’s a necessary step toward restoring order and protecting American citizens from the spillover of violence and crime.

For too long, Washington elites have turned a blind eye to the worsening crisis in Haiti. As gangs like Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif unleash terror and violence upon innocent civilians, the Biden-era policies only compounded the chaos, enabling tens of thousands of Haitian migrants to enter our borders unchecked. Now, President Trump is cleaning up the mess left by Biden and his radical allies, who opened the floodgates without regard for national security or community safety.

Viv Ansanm, ironically translating to “Living Together,” has done anything but foster peaceful coexistence. Formed from an alliance of over a dozen gangs, including the notorious G-9 and G-Pèp, Viv Ansanm’s reign of terror has paralyzed Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince. Their attacks shut down Haiti’s main international airport for nearly three months, freed hundreds of inmates from prisons, and even forced the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Meanwhile, Gran Grif, led by the infamous “General Luckson,” has orchestrated massacres and terrorized communities across Haiti’s central region.

Trump’s designation of these gangs as foreign terrorist organizations sends a clear message: America is no longer a dumping ground for criminals. Speaking to an energized crowd in Michigan on the 100th day of his presidency, Trump made it crystal clear: “Democrats have vowed mass invasion and mass migration. We are delivering mass deportation, and it’s happening very fast. And the worst of the worst are being sent to a no-nonsense prison in El Salvador.” This is the kind of decisive leadership America sorely missed during the Biden years.

The administration further categorized TdA as an invading force under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act as federal authorities ramp up efforts to deport its members.

It’s worth reflecting on the scale of Haiti’s crisis. According to the United Nations, more than 5,600 people were killed in Haiti last year alone, with over a million displaced by gang violence. These gangs control at least 85% of Port-au-Prince, leaving ordinary Haitians trapped in a nightmare of fear and brutality. This instability doesn’t stay within Haiti’s borders—it inevitably spills into our own communities, endangering American lives and burdening our resources.

Under Biden’s reckless parole program, tens of thousands of Haitian migrants were allowed to enter the United States each month. Once their parole expired, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) shielded them from deportation, effectively bypassing immigration laws. Cities and towns across America paid the price, from Springfield, Ohio, to Charleroi, Pennsylvania. Trump’s termination of this program and his tough stance on deportations are essential steps toward restoring order and sovereignty to our immigration system.

As Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized on Fox News’ Hannity: “Trump’s taking terrorists off our streets.” Indeed, Trump’s commitment to law and order has led to a staggering 655% increase in arrests of known and suspected terrorists. The administration’s unwavering focus on securing our borders and protecting our citizens stands in sharp contrast to Biden’s open-border, America-last policies.

Predictably, Democrats and left-wing activists are already railing against Trump’s decision, accusing him of cruelty and xenophobia. But the real cruelty is allowing unchecked violence and human suffering to continue unchecked. The real xenophobia lies in the left’s assumption that Haitians cannot build a secure, prosperous nation free from gang rule. Trump’s action is a recognition of reality and an affirmation of America’s right to protect its citizens and uphold its laws.

Designating Haiti’s gangs as terrorist organizations equips law enforcement and immigration authorities with powerful new tools to dismantle these criminal networks. It cuts off their access to financial resources, disrupts recruitment efforts, and facilitates the swift deportation of gang members found on American soil. It’s exactly the kind of tough, pragmatic action our country needs.

President Trump’s decision isn’t just about Haiti—it’s about sending a message to criminal gangs and terrorist organizations around the world: America will no longer tolerate threats to its security and prosperity. Under Trump, America is once again prioritizing safety, sovereignty, and strength. This is the leadership America needs—and deserves.