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Mamdani says Trump agreed visa for slain teen's mother
The Hindu·
Mamdani said Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of Javits Frimpong, 15, shot in the Bronx. Police said Frimpong was shot before 9.30 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and died at a hospital. Mamdani wrote on X that he spoke with Trump. The White House did not immediately confirm the visa to The Associated Press.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Frimpong's mother would need the visa to travel from Ghana to New York for funeral arrangements if the administration issues it.
- Bronx families face continued uncertainty while police report no arrests in the October 29 shooting.
- Trump's second term has included suspending visa processing from 75 countries, making individual visa decisions politically significant.
What's Happening
- Mamdani posted on X on October 31, 2026, that Trump agreed to grant the visa immediately.
- Torres said the borough is mourning a teen who arrived from Ghana a year ago.
- Ablakwa said the Foreign Ministry will work with U.S. authorities on justice.
Bronx School Route Shooting
- New York City police said the killing remains under investigation with no arrests yet.
- Torres wrote that every child in the Bronx deserves to walk to school without fearing for their life.
- The Associated Press noted the White House had not confirmed the visa decision by email.
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