Controversy Erupts Over Progressive Lawmakers' Secret Trip to Cuba

Reps. Jayapal and Omar face criticism from Cuban American colleagues for their undisclosed discussions on human rights and U.S.-Cuba relations.

Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar face backlash from Cuban American lawmakers for their undisclosed trip to Cuba, aimed at discussing human rights and U.S.-Cuba relations.
Cuban-born Reps. Carlos Gimenez and Diaz-Balart criticize the trip, calling the Cuban regime murderous and a threat to U.S. national security.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis labels Jayapal and Omar as 'communist sympathizers' and criticizes their support for the Cuban government.
Jayapal and Omar defend their trip, calling for the Biden administration to ease restrictions on Cuba and support reforms.
The trip sparks a political debate, highlighting the divide on U.S.-Cuba relations and its impact on domestic and international politics.