Jayapal says she spoke to ambassadors to secure oil for Cuba

9 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 6

At a Seattle briefing after an April congressional trip, the Washington Democrat said she spoke with Mexico's ambassador and others as Cuba faced severe fuel shortages.
The remarks triggered backlash on X and debate over possible Logan Act issues, though no investigation or charges have been announced and a former prosecutor said convictions under the law are virtually nonexistent.
Jayapal defended the outreach as part of Congress's role, met Cuban officials and dissidents, and renewed criticism of US sanctions while urging broader changes to Washington's Cuba policy.

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