Joseph had actually previously declared that Ariel Henry, the 71-year old neurosurgeon who was selected prime minister by Moïse 2 days before the killing, had not yet been sworn into the task and had no right to function as interim leader. Joseph, who was Moïses foreign minister, had actually acted as acting prime minister before Moïse named Henry, which he had said made him Haitis rightful interim leader following the slaying.
