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November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement on the firing of FBI director James B. Comey:

"Like many, I was stunned to learn that President Trump has fired FBI director James Comey. This dismissal came as Comey was leading an investigation into whether individuals connected to the president coordinated with Russia to impact the 2016 presidential election.


November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement in response to reports that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is seeking evidence of crimes committed by Haitians seeking TPS designation:

Issues: Haiti

November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement in response to reports that President Trump shared intelligence information with Russian officials:

"It's a new week and we have yet another controversy involving President Trump and the Russians.

"I was very disappointed to hear the news reports that the president shared sensitive intelligence information during his meeting with Russia's foreign minister and ambassador, but not entirely surprised.

Issues: Foreign Affairs

November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement in response to the appointment of Robert Mueller to investigate Trump-Russia ties:

"The appointment of Robert Mueller to investigate possible ties between President Trump's campaign and the Russian government is a long-awaited step in the right direction. After a week of constant controversy, Americans' faith in government may begin to be restored.


November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement to acknowledge Haitian Flag Day:

"On this day in history in 1803, Haitian Revolution leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines and his goddaughter Catherine Flon created Haiti's first flag. The small island nation was fighting for its independence and on the verge of making history for staging the only successful slave revolt on the Western Hemisphere. Each year on May 18, we celebrate Haitian Flag Day, honor Haitian culture, and applaud the many contributions Haitians make to the United States.

Issues: Haiti

November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the six-month extension of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status designation:

Issues: Immigration Haiti

November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to the White House budget:

"The Trump budget is an all-out assault on the poor. Once again, the administration has prioritized the needs of the rich over the poor.

"The budget double-downs on Medicaid with a $610 billion cut on top of the cuts made in the Republicans' health care bill. It literally takes food out of the mouths of babes by cutting $190 billion from SNAP over a ten-year period.


November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to President Trump's Decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate accord:

"By pulling out of the Paris climate change accord to keep a campaign promise to the voters who put him in office, President Donald Trump has broken a sacred promise to all Americans to safeguard their health and the environment.


November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson issued the following statement in response to former FBI director James Comey's testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee:


November 28, 2022

Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson and 200 members of Congress have filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump for violating one of the Constitution's critical anti-corruption provisions: the Foreign Emoluments Clause. The clause prohibits the president from accepting foreign payments without seeking and receiving congressional authorization.

Issues: Foreign Affairs