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Washington, D.C. - May 13, 2026
White House Condemns Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s Outreach to Aid Cuba With Oil Amid U.S. Sanctions
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., a prominent member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has come under sharp criticism from the Trump administration after she acknowledged discussing ways to deliver oil to Cuba during a recent congressional delegation trip to the island nation.
During a public briefing in Seattle, Jayapal described severe fuel shortages in Cuba as “a crisis beyond imagination” and stated that she had engaged in conversations with ambassadors from Mexico and other countries to explore solutions for supplying oil to the communist regime. She framed the discussions as part of her congressional oversight role in assessing the impact of U.S. foreign policy on the Cuban people.
Jayapal noted that she met with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, senior government officials, political dissidents, civil society groups, and foreign diplomats during the visit last month. She defended her actions as “literally our right and responsibility” as members of Congress.
The White House responded forcefully. Spokesperson Olivia Wales issued a statement calling Jayapal’s conduct “shameful” and accusing her of suffering from “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Wales said Democrats continue to demonstrate they are the “America Last party” by undermining U.S. sanctions and aiding a “failed, communist regime.”
The controversy centers on long-standing U.S. sanctions against Cuba, which President Trump has recently tightened. Jayapal’s comments have sparked widespread debate over the proper role of lawmakers in foreign policy, with critics arguing that members of Congress should not actively work to circumvent executive-branch sanctions.
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, condemned the remarks, asking, “Who do we represent?! Do we represent the interests of the American people, or do we represent the interests of hostile foreign regimes like Cuba?” Gill described Cuba as an “evil communist regime” that tortures its own people and serves as a hub for U.S. adversaries, including Russia.
Video of Jayapal’s briefing circulated rapidly on social media, prompting strong reactions from conservative commentators. Some accounts labeled her actions as potentially constituting a federal felony or even treason, citing the provision of “aid and comfort” to an enemy nation. Calls have grown for the Department of Justice to review the matter.
Jayapal has not issued a direct response to the White House criticism. Her office has emphasized that the delegation trip included meetings with dissidents and civil society groups and was intended to provide a balanced assessment of U.S. policy.
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The episode highlights ongoing partisan divisions over U.S. policy toward Cuba. Republicans argue that sanctions are essential to pressure the regime toward democratic reforms, while some progressive Democrats contend that the current policy harms ordinary Cubans without achieving meaningful change.
The White House has made clear that it views Jayapal’s outreach as crossing a line. The controversy is likely to intensify as lawmakers return from recess and as the administration continues its review of foreign policy toward nations under U.S. sanctions.
