Haiti’s transitional leader, Edgar Leblanc Fils, had an embarrassing moment while addressing the UN General Assembly (UNGA) and it has caught the internet’s attention.
During his speech at the UNGA on Thursday, Fils went unconventional and took a sip of water directly from a huge pitcher but ended up spilling it on his suit. It looked like he didn’t even drink a drop as he hurriedly placed the pitcher back on the podium.
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A Haitian politician sips from a massive jug of water during his speech at the UN General Assembly. pic.twitter.com/298wy2CWoa
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It might have been mismanagement on the UN staff’s part as they failed to give him a glass or maybe the thirst was too overwhelming, but the damage is done. Social media users pounced on the opportunity to joke about it, and as always, there were some who crossed the line.
“No way this is real? Is this legit,” asked a user about the rare sight. “They probably didn’t give him a glass,” wrote another.
“I don’t even know how to respond to this,” said a third user.
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— Warren Wilhelm (@War_Wilhelm) September 26, 2024
life imitating art. once again. pic.twitter.com/KHAt9dLMrM
— BigL (@BigL41983575441) September 26, 2024
I cannot stop laughing at this! 😂 pic.twitter.com/FyrenYOJrX
— 𝓜𝓲𝓼𝓼 𝓤𝓷𝓭𝓮𝓻𝓼𝓽𝓸𝓸𝓭 (@INFJLOVE) September 26, 2024
Some might say, “It takes a little while to acquire full dexterity.” Or he could just be nervous. pic.twitter.com/HbYrck1KaF
— Shawn Case (@shawncase) September 27, 2024
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— Bryan Sanders (@nayrbgo) September 27, 2024
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— 🔺 (@tapedrone) September 27, 2024
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— OmnipotentCEO (@OmnipotentCEO) September 26, 2024
He’s got a drinking problem. pic.twitter.com/E7R1PZuxZ8
— Lev Polyakov (@LevPo) September 27, 2024
Fils rose to his current status after armed gangs in Haiti removed former Prime Minister Ariel Henry from power earlier this year.
He is the President of the Presidential Council of the Transition of the Republic of Haiti which is meant to establish the new government. But most importantly, he represents the country from where scores of migrants enter the United States, many illegally.
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Those making fun of Fils for his spill also brought up the claims that immigrants including those from Haiti are eating pets like ducks and cats in America.
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— Bou XX Native 💥💫 (@happy_foxxy) September 27, 2024
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— TitanTrader (@TitanTrader911) September 26, 2024
Quick, hide! pic.twitter.com/oZz1oumYJz
— Scramble🧩🇸🇪 (@Scrambledo) September 26, 2024
You’ll be thirsty too after a nice cat burger 🍔 pic.twitter.com/tSCqDwIKJ8
— Duke of Milan (San Diego) ✝️ (@ACMilanSanDiego) September 26, 2024
Two young Haitian school boys filling cups of water for their classmates. pic.twitter.com/JmXEUAxyT0
— Annie Oakley (@AnnieOa42443829) September 27, 2024
During his speech, Fils slammed former US President and candidate for the 2024 elections Donald Trump who is fanning the rumours about illegal immigrants eating pets. He also said that these claims could result in prejudice against Haitians across the world.
“The passions that naturally arise during an election campaign should never serve as a pretext for xenophobia or racism in a country such as the United States, a country forged by immigrants… which has become a model of democracy for the world,” Fils said in his speech.
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