HUH? “That Might Make a Good Meal!” – Trump Backed AZ Congressional Candidate Jay Feely Defends Haitians Eating Pets, Calls Trump’s Comments “Derogatory” (VIDEO) Arizona congressional candidate Jay Feely has drawn criticism for comments suggesting Haitian immigrants might eat pets and swans, and defended the practice, stating “That might make a good meal.” Feely, endorsed by President Trump despite a history of criticizing him, accused his competitor Joseph Chaplik of racism for opposing the mass import of Haitian refugees. Feely stated he had “interesting conversations” with two Haitian men he brought to the U.S., who confirmed that people in Haiti eat dogs and cats due to lack of food, and he believes Trump’s comments were “derogatory.”

• Jay Feely, a Republican congressional candidate in Arizona endorsed by President Trump, is facing backlash for his statements regarding Haitian immigrants and their dietary practices.
• Feely confirmed that Haitian immigrants are “probably” eating pets and swans in Ohio and defended the practice as a response to food scarcity in Haiti.
• He accused his political rival, Joseph Chaplik, of racism for criticizing his support for importing Haitian refugees, while Chaplik accused Feely of “playing the race card.”
• Feely stated that he brought two Haitian men to the U.S. and considers them his “family,” and found Trump’s comments about Haitians “derogatory.”