Trump Shares Graphic Video of Woman's Murder, Sparking Outrage

President Trump used the brutal killing to amplify his anti-immigration rhetoric, drawing criticism from advocates.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:20pm

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A quiet, cinematic painting of a dimly lit gas station convenience store at night, with a single streetlight casting long shadows across the empty parking lot, evoking a sense of solitude and unease.The brutal murder of an immigrant convenience store clerk has become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate over U.S. immigration policy.Fort Myers Today

President Donald Trump shared an extremely graphic video on his Truth Social account showing the bludgeoning death of a convenience store clerk in Fort Myers, Florida. Trump claimed the woman's murder, allegedly at the hands of a Haitian immigrant, justifies his administration's mass deportation of immigrants. The video has sparked outrage from immigrant rights groups who condemn the exploitation of the tragedy to demonize an entire community.

Why it matters

Trump's decision to share the graphic video is part of his longstanding efforts to link immigrants, especially those from developing countries, to crime in order to bolster his restrictive immigration policies. This latest incident highlights the president's willingness to use even the most disturbing acts of violence for political gain, despite data showing immigrants are less likely than native-born Americans to commit violent crimes.

The details

In the video Trump shared, a man can be seen slamming a hammer into a vehicle parked at a convenience store before walking up to the 51-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant clerk, Nilufa Easmın, and immediately swinging the hammer at her head. The woman falls to the ground and the man attacks her multiple times before walking away. Rolbert Joachin, a 40-year-old Haitian immigrant, was arrested and charged with Easmın's murder the same day.

  • The incident occurred on April 8, 2026 at a convenience store in Fort Myers, Florida.
  • Rolbert Joachin was arrested and charged with Nilufa Easmın's murder on the same day, April 8, 2026.

The players

Nilufa Easmın

A 51-year-old immigrant from Bangladesh and mother of two adult daughters who was killed in the attack.

Rolbert Joachin

A 40-year-old Haitian immigrant who was arrested and charged with Easmın's murder.

Donald Trump

The President of the United States who shared the graphic video of Easmın's murder on his Truth Social account.

Guerline Jozef

The executive director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, an organization that advocates for Haitian immigrants.

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What they’re saying

“The video of her brutal slaying is one of the most vicious things you will ever see. This animal was allowed to stay here.”

— Donald Trump, President of the United States

“Our hearts are with the family of the victim during this unimaginably painful time. We condemn this act of violence in the strongest possible terms. But we must also be clear: one individual's actions do not define an entire people. The exploitation of this tragedy to demonize Haitian immigrants and dismantle humanitarian protections is both unjust and deeply harmful.”

— Guerline Jozef, Executive Director, Haitian Bridge Alliance

What’s next

The Department of Homeland Security is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks on whether to extend temporary protected status for Haitian immigrants, which the Trump administration has sought to terminate.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the president's willingness to use even the most disturbing acts of violence for political gain, despite data showing immigrants are less likely than native-born Americans to commit violent crimes. The exploitation of this tragedy to demonize an entire immigrant community has drawn widespread condemnation from advocates.