Rep. Jayapal Says She Discussed Cuba Fuel Shortage With Mexican and Other Ambassadors

Rep. Pramila Jayapal stated during a Seattle briefing that she spoke with ambassadors from Mexico and other countries about getting oil to Cuba. She described the fuel shortage situation in Cuba as a crisis beyond imagination.

Jayapal traveled to Cuba as part of a congressional delegation in April 2026. She met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, senior Cuban government officials, political dissidents, civil society groups and foreign diplomats during the trip. Rep.

Jonathan Jackson traveled to Cuba with her. S. S.

Sanctions on Cuba constitute economic bombing of the infrastructure. She added that the sanctions are illegal and against the law. S. restrictions on fuel to Cuba amount to cruel collective punishment.

U.S. embargo on Cuba and removing Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. S. military action against Cuba. Jayapal stated she has criticisms of the Cuban government and has raised issues including political prisoners and limits on dissent in meetings.

She stated that the Cuban government has sent many signals that this is a new moment for the country. Video of Rep. Pramila Jayapal's remarks circulated widely on X. End Wokeness claimed on X that Rep.

U.S. Libs of TikTok wrote on X that Rep. Pramila Jayapal's actions seemed like treason to me. Andrew Kolvet wrote on X: "Traitor. " Jayapal responded to the backlash on X by writing: "Breaking news: Members of Congress meet with ambassadors of other countries every day.

No investigation or charges have been publicly announced regarding Rep. Andrew McCarthy told Fox News Digital that the Logan Act has never resulted in a conviction and has had only two indictments, the last one about 174 years ago.

Andrew McCarthy stated that there would be no criminal case under the Logan Act unless it can be shown that Rep. Jayapal took some action that violated or aided and abetted a violation of the sanctions. Fox News reported that disputes over engagement with foreign governments are more appropriately handled through political accountability rather than criminal law.

The Trump administration has previously described the Cuban government as a national security concern due to ties to Iran and alleged links to groups such as Hezbollah. The Cuban government has faced longstanding criticism over political repression and restrictions on free speech. Hundreds of thousands of Cubans have arrived in the United States in recent years.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the congressional trip to Cuba. Rep. , on April 15, 2026. Fox News Digital reached out to Jayapal’s office, the White House and the State Department for comment.