Crisis in Haiti: U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz on Foreign Policy and Biden Administration's Response
Release Date: 03/29/2024
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info_outlineNewsNight’s Steve Mort talks with U.S. Representative Mike Waltz, who represents Volusia County, about the crisis in Haiti. Waltz, a Republican, is a staunch critic of the Biden administration, particularly on foreign affairs and America’s military entanglements overseas. He sits on the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees.