North Miami – The following statements are reactions from the City of North Miami’s Mayor and Council concerning President Donald Trump’s alleged derogatory statements on the Republic of Haiti and other nations.

“Haitians have contributed immensely to the founding of this great country during the siege of Savannah in 1779. Haitians, like myself, came to this country and are now productive professionals, technicians, doctors and lawyers. We contribute to very fabric of the United States of America. The president’s reported comments will only lead this country to the lowest state of being for humanity. Our nation should not tolerate this overt racism from a president who is sworn to protect us.” Mayor Smith Joseph, D.O., Pharm.D.