Progressive House Democrats' Secret Trip to Cuba
Progressive House Democrats, including Reps. Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, took a secret trip to Cuba to discuss human rights, drawing criticism from Rep. Nicole Malliotakis for supporting a government that pays its people $15 a month. The trip was not disclosed and not reported by Cuban state media.
Key Points
- Reps. Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal led the delegation
- Criticized for communist sympathies and anti-Americanism
- Trip not disclosed or reported by Cuban state media
Pros
- Discussion about human rights in Cuba
Cons
- Undisclosed trip
- Supporting a government with poor human rights record