--- title: "Trump Agrees to Visa for Mother of Teen Shot in Bronx" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-agrees-to-visa-for-mother-of-teen-shot-in-bronx" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/trump-agrees-to-visa-for-mother-of-teen-shot-in-bronx" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-agrees-to-visa-for-mother-of-teen-shot-in-bronx.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/trump-agrees-to-visa-for-mother-of-teen-shot-in-bronx" category: "Politics" area: "United States" published: "2026-10-31T23:45:50.896Z" source_reported: "2026-10-31T22:39:59.000Z" updated: "2026-11-01T02:00:30.900Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 60 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-11-02T05:40:35.745Z" --- # Trump Agrees to Visa for Mother of Teen Shot in Bronx *New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the agreement after speaking with the former president.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to Mayor Mamdani; two full reports and 33 digests corroborate the visa agreement. - Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. Quotes from Mamdani and the father are included; the story explains why the visa matters. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or loaded adjectives. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana, was shot and killed in the Bronx on Thursday. - New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to Javits Frimpong's mother. - No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. - Javits Frimpong's father stated his son was being bullied at school prior to the incident. Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana, was shot and killed in the Bronx on Thursday. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant a visa to the mother of the deceased teenager. Mamdani stated he spoke with Trump, who agreed to issue the visa immediately so she could travel to the U.S. to mourn her son. The White House has not yet confirmed this agreement, according to the Associated Press. The shooting occurred on Thursday morning as Javits Frimpong was on his way to school. He was shot in the abdomen and later pronounced dead at a hospital. Police have stated that no arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are reportedly looking for three teenage boys in connection with the incident. Javits Frimpong had arrived in the Bronx from Ghana a year prior to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong. ## Disagreement on Bullying Allegations Thomas Frimpong, the father of Javits, told reporters that his son had been bullied at school. He stated that the principal had informed him of the bullying and that two students had been suspended. However, the New York City Department of Education stated that they are supporting the NYPD's investigation and making counseling available to students, families, and staff. Reports from The Guardian and Hindustan Times mention surveillance video that reportedly showed Javits running while being followed by a person in black clothing, and other masked individuals running away from the scene. ## What the coverage left out None of the left-rated reports mentioned that Ghanaian officials are coordinating with U.S. authorities to ensure justice. None of the centre-rated reports mentioned that Ghanaian officials are coordinating with U.S. authorities to ensure justice. None of the right-rated reports mentioned that Ghanaian officials are coordinating with U.S. authorities to ensure justice. ## Who covered it Shares of the 93 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 38% (35) - Centre: 46% (43) - Right: 16% (15) 25 of 118 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-02T05:40:35.745Z. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 7 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-02T07:45:21.508Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Left-rated reports highlighted Mayor Mamdani's announcement that President Trump agreed to grant a visa to Javits Frimpong's mother. Several outlets, including HuffPost and The Independent, led with this development. They also included details about the shooting, such as the victim's age and origin, and the fact that no arrests had been made. U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres, a Democrat from the Bronx, was quoted in HuffPost expressing sorrow for the tragedy and stating that "every child in the Bronx deserves to walk to school without fearing for their life." ### Centre - All twelve centre‑rated outlets reported that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Donald Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15‑year‑old Ghanaian teenager killed in a Bronx shooting. The digests attribute the information to Mamdani’s social‑media post or an Associated Press feed. - The Hindustan Times full article added the victim’s name, Javits Frimpong, and described the shooting at about 9:24 a.m. near Crotona Park, noting a gunshot wound to the abdomen and that police were still searching for three teenage suspects. It reproduced Mamdani’s tweet, the father’s remarks, a school statement, a community vigil and a comment from Ghana’s foreign‑affairs minister. - None of the other centre digests mentioned the victim’s name, the exact time or location of the shooting, the police search, the father’s quote, the school’s response, the vigil or the Ghanaian minister’s statement. Their coverage was limited to the visa agreement and the teen’s nationality and age. ### Right - Right-rated outlets reported that President Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old boy shot in the Bronx. The digests stated the teen had been killed while walking to school. Several reports noted the mother was in Ghana. - The digests mentioned New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he spoke with Trump about the visa. The victim was identified as Javits Frimpong in some reports. No arrests had been made, according to one digest. - Some right-rated digests highlighted Trump's intervention after the mother was left grieving from Ghana. One report stated the teen had moved from Ghana to New York a year prior. **Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - low: 3 - mixed: 11 - high: 36 - unknown: 25 - veryHigh: 43 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Epoch Times](https://theepochtimes.com/us/trump-agrees-to-expedite-visa-for-ghanaian-mother-of-teen-killed-in-nyc-shooting-mamdani-says-6111965) — Trump Agrees to Expedite Visa for Ghanaian Mother of Teen Killed in NYC Shooting, Mamdani Says - [Il Resto del Carlino](https://ilrestodelcarlino.it/modena/cronaca/lamara-riflessione-di-una-mamma-3e749aa2) — The Bitter Reflection of a Mother: "It Was Like a Manhunt" - [조선일보](https://chosun.com/international/us/2026/11/02/3QIJNFLONZGAXBLVSSJQYMULCI) — Ghanaian Boy Killed in School Shooting in New York… Trump to Immediately Issue Visa to Mother at Mamdani's Request - [newsypeople.com](https://newsypeople.com/news/us-to-grant-visa-to-ghanaian-mother-of-15-year-old-boy-who-died-in-new-york-following-mamdanis-intervention) — US to grant visa to Ghanaian mother of 15-year-old boy who died in New York following Mamdani’s intervention - Newsy People - [kurv.com](https://kurv.com/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani Says Trump Agrees To Grant Visa To Mother Of Ghanian Teen Killed In Bronx Shooting – 710am KURV - [Freedom Online](https://freedomonline.com.ng/trump-intervenes-as-ghana-demands-justice-over-killing-of-15-year-old-boy-in-u-s) — Trump intervenes as Ghana demands justice over killing of 15-year-old boy in U.S. - [KahawaTungu](https://kahawatungu.com/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-teen-from-ghana-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of teen from Ghana killed in Bronx shooting - [Legit.ng - Nigeria news.](https://legit.ng/world/us/1739040-javits-frimpong-video-shows-moments-15-year-ghanaian-boy-shot-dead-us) — Javits Frimpong: Video shows last moments of 15-year-old Ghanaian boy shot dead in US - [Joe.My.God.](https://joemygod.com/2026/11/mamdani-trump-agreed-to-immediately-grant-visa-so-ghana-mother-can-attend-funeral-for-murdered-son) — Mamdani: Trump Agreed To Immediately Grant Visa So Ghanaian Mother Can Attend Funeral For Murdered Son - [Attack of the Fanboy](https://attackofthefanboy.com/news/a-15-year-old-was-shot-dead-on-his-way-to-school-in-the-bronx-and-mamdani-says-trump-agreed-to-grant-the-boys-mother-a-visa-immediately) — Did Trump grant a visa to Javits Frimpong’s mother? - [Newser](https://newser.com/story/399161/mamdani-trump-approved-visa-for-mother-of-slain-teenager.html) — Mamdani: Trump Approved Visa for Mother of Slain Teenager - [AM New York](https://amny.com/news/mother-of-slain-bronx-boy-granted-visa-trump) — Mother of slain Bronx boy granted visa from President Trump, says Mamdani - [Felix Victorino](https://fvdigital.do/trump-accede-a-conceder-visa-a-madre-de-adolescente-ghanes-asesinado-en-nueva-york) — Trump Agrees to Grant Visa to Ghanaian Teenage Mother Murdered in New York - [VMT News](https://vmtnews.ng/trump-intervenes-as-ghana-demands-justice-over-killing-of-15-year-old-boy-in-u-s) — Trump intervenes as Ghana demands justice over killing of 15-year-old boy in U.S. - [Thegeniusmedia](https://thegeniusmedia.com.ng/2026/11/01/donald-trump-intervenes-as-ghana-demands-justice-over-killing-of-15-year-old-boy-in-u-s) — Donald Trump Intervenes As Ghana Demands Justice Over Killing Of 15-Year-Old Boy In U.S. - [mediatalkafrica.com](https://mediatalkafrica.com/306726/trump-agrees-to-facilitate-visa-for-slain-bronx-teen-mother) — Trump Agrees to Facilitate Visa for Slain Bronx Teen Mother - [Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.](https://tuko.co.ke/world/us/645240-trump-agrees-grant-immediate-visa-mother-ghanaian-teen-died-york) — Trump Agrees to Grant Immediate US Visa to Mother of Ghanaian Teen Who Died in New York - [Daily Post Nigeria](https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/01/trump-to-facilitate-us-visa-for-mother-of-ghanaian-teenager-shot-dead-in-new-york) — Trump to facilitate US visa for mother of Ghanaian teenager shot dead in New York - [Modern Ghana](https://modernghana.com/news/1540977/trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-slain-ghan.html) — Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of slain Ghanaian teenager – New York City Mayor - [Al Jazeera](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/1/mamdani-says-trump-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-boy-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump to grant visa to mother of boy killed in Bronx shooting - [tvcnews.tv](https://tvcnews.tv/trump-approves-visa-for-mother-of-ghanaian-teen-shot-dead-in-new-york) — Trump Approves Visa for Mother of Ghanaian Teen Shot Dead in New York - [Spiegel](https://spiegel.de/panorama/justiz/new-york-15-jaehriger-auf-dem-weg-zur-schule-erschossen-a-293af563-406a-4fb5-8346-c49b248540ac) — New York: 15-Year-Old Shot Dead on His Way to School - [Vanguard News](https://vanguardngr.com/2026/11/trump-intervenes-as-ghana-demands-justice-over-killing-of-15-year-old-boy-in-us) — Trump intervenes as Ghana demands justice over killing of 15-year-old boy in US - [Daily Trust](https://dailytrust.com/trump-intervenes-as-ghana-demands-justice-for-teenager-killed-in-us) — Trump intervenes as Ghana demands justice for teenager... - [Next News Network](https://nextnewsnetwork.com/2026/11/01/trump-grants-visa-to-mother-of-slain-bronx-teen-after-mamdani-call-so-she-could--mvxflg3v) — TRUMP GRANTS VISA TO MOTHER OF SLAIN BRONX TEEN AFTER MAMDANI CALL — 'So She Could Say Goodbye' - [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/en/trump-grants-visa-for-mother-of-ghanaian-boy-killed-in-nyc-mamdani/a-79820019) — Trump grants visa for mother of Ghanaian boy killed in NYC - [Deutsche Welle](https://dw.com/en/trump-grants-visa-to-mother-of-ghanaian-boy-killed-in-nyc-mamdani/a-79820019) — Trump grants visa to mother of Ghanaian boy killed in NYC - [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2828083) — Trump's Window Agrees to Grant a Visa to a Teenage Mother Who Was Shot Dead. - [MSN](https://msn.com/en-us/news/other/mamdani-says-trump-agreed-to-grant-visa-to-javits-frimpong-s-mother-as-community-mourns/ar-AA2guWSM?ocid=BingNewsSerp) — Mamdani says Trump agreed to grant visa to Javits Frimpong’s mother as community mourns - [Independent Journal Review](https://ijr.com/discover/trump-expected-to-grant-visa-for-teen-s-mother-282cf2ef) — Mayor Says Trump Agreed to Visa for Slain Ghanaian Teen's Mother - [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/4787198/trump-grant-visa-mother-teen-bronx-shooting-mamdani) — Trump to grant visa to mother of teen killed in Bronx shooting, Mamdani says - [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WCVB](https://wcvb.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WLWT](https://wlwt.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Koco News5](https://koco.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WTAE](https://wtae.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KETV](https://ketv.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WPTZ](https://mynbc5.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WVTM](https://wvtm13.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WPBF](https://wpbf.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WGAL](https://wgal.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WXII](https://wxii12.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WJCL](https://wjcl.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KHBS](https://4029tv.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [MOR-TV](https://mor-tv.com/article/mamdani-trump-visa-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/74303890) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [98 Rock Baltimore](https://98online.com/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/national/11270804/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Clarin](https://clarin.com/mundo/alcalde-nueva-york-dijo-trump-dara-visa-madre-javits-frimpong-adolescente-ghanes-asesinado-bronx_0_tkV7ESojCT.html) — New York Mayor Says Trump Will Give Visa to Mother Javits Frimpong, Ghanaian Teen Killed in the Bronx · Global Voices - [Baller Alert](https://balleralert.com/javits-frimpong-mother-visa-mamdani-trump) — Javits Frimpong's Mother to Get Visa to Bury Son, Mamdani Says - [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/10/31/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani Says Trump Agrees To Grant Visa To Mother Of Ghanian Teen Killed In Bronx Shooting - [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-new-york-teen-killed-in-shooting-new-york-city-mayor/4107691) — Trump Agrees to Grant Visa to Mother of New York Teen Killed in Shooting: New York City Mayor - [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/international/mamdani-says-trump-has-agreed-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/article71651389.ece) — Mamdani says Trump has agreed to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [100% FED UP!](https://100percentfedup.com/president-trump-steps-after-slain-bronx-teens-mother) — President Trump Steps In After Slain Bronx Teen’s Mother Is Left Thousands Of Miles Away – 100PercentFedUp.com – by Jack - [WLTReport](https://wltreport.com/2026/10/31/president-trump-steps-in-slain-bronx-teen-mother) — President Trump Steps In After Slain Bronx Teen’s Mother Is Left Thousands Of Miles Away - [Punch Newspapers](https://punchng.com/trump-promises-visa-police-hunt-ghanaian-teens-killers) — Trump promises visa, police hunt Ghanaian teen’s killers - [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/trump-grants-visa-to-mother-of-ghanaian-teen-killed-in-bronx) — Trump Grants Visa to Mother of Ghanaian Teen Killed in Bronx - [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/eeuu/trump-dara-visa-a-madre-de-adolescente-ghanes-muerto-en-tiroteo-en-el-bronx-dice-alcalde-de-ny-b3076975.html) — Trump Will Give Visa to Ghanaian Teenage Mother Killed in Shooting in the Bronx, Says NY Mayor - [ghanamma.com](https://ghanamma.com/2026/10/31/trump-agrees-to-give-visa-to-ghanaian-mother-to-bury-son-shot-dead-in-new-york-details-below) — Trump Agrees to Give Visa to Ghanaian Mother to Bury Son Shot Dead in New York – Details below - [HuffPost](https://huffpost.com/entry/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-bronx-shooting_n_6ae66a4fe4b0283c4577391a) — Mamdani Says Trump Agrees To Grant Visa To Mother Of Ghanian Teen Killed In Bronx Shooting - [CTV News](https://ctvnews.ca/world/article/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Rio Times](https://riotimesonline.com/trump-visa-mother-slain-ghanaian-teen-bronx) — Trump Approves Visa for Ghanaian Teen's Mom - [Washington Top News](https://wtop.com/national/2026/10/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting – WTOP News - [Henry Herald](https://henryherald.com/news/world_nation/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_f37a12d1-5134-5f93-9865-9d205fe46bd5.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [SooLeader.com](https://sooleader.com/michigan-news-ap/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting-12964897) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Crossville Chronicle](https://crossville-chronicle.com/news/ap_news/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_a00cbd58-4783-58b8-b794-e90196b446c2.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Marietta Daily Journal](https://mdjonline.com/news/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_c32d447d-5fde-5f82-8974-24e775e16fca.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Daily Advance](https://dailyadvance.com/news/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_265fd87a-dd81-5401-9232-8e410d513af3.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Times-Tribune](https://thetimestribune.com/news/national_news/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_70a4e0e7-3736-5ecf-8bbd-1be4095adf39.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Yuma Sun](https://yumasun.com/news/national_news/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_af4500e7-bcd7-5f47-9636-4911cb538c47.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Jonesboro Sun](https://jonesborosun.com/news/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_104b27f4-41ed-5414-bb87-cf9ab156a0d2.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Philadelphia Tribune](https://phillytrib.com/ap/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_144b1c25-ef0a-5e9f-bbec-843ab6d054c6.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KTBS](https://ktbs.com/news/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_8c555164-bd7b-5365-a28b-e3f3b2c4898a.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [KULR-TV](https://kulr8.com/news/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_24148762-3619-5b83-b89c-88c1b54f4f8d.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WCBD](https://counton2.com/news/national-news/ap-mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [ABC FOX Montana](https://montanarightnow.com/national_news/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_e35550b0-0360-5818-84d0-311e90335c34.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Ottumwa Courier](https://ottumwacourier.com/news/national_news/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_c2adf973-40bf-553b-8d9e-98afdc388d3f.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Northern Virginia Daily](https://nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_8e252dc8-d02f-5eb0-9edc-43b10c0201e7.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Kokomo Tribune](https://kokomotribune.com/news/nation_world_news/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_6c4653de-0c7a-5f38-9acf-80ad9c75cd24.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_ac3cbf36-70b1-58e0-bc2e-5165182f1b6c.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Daily Star](https://thedailystar.com/news/state/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_59e14b16-b56d-5135-a86d-0cf3d2477f7b.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel](https://gjsentinel.com/news/us/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_5e0e8c93-3e87-53c8-a4fa-4a85342f3dde.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Goshen News](https://goshennews.com/news/national_news/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_4df55d04-b374-595b-92e1-88d3dac2bdc0.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Sun Chronicle](https://thesunchronicle.com/news/nation_world/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_e5bbd1c1-a989-5e98-b8fa-43b3233e4f32.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WBAL](https://wbal.com/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen kill - [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/article_bd1e99f2-c450-5790-98a5-feec9c5d0bc8.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Newsday](https://newsday.com/news/nation/javits-frimpong-ghana-immigrant-trump-mamdani-visa-x08388) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-zohran-mamdani-bronx-new-york-thomas-b3076961.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/donald-trump-zohran-mamdani-bronx-new-york-thomas-b3076961.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Daily Item](https://dailyitem.com/wire/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_cefda1ef-0d0f-5971-9565-cfd48fdbd990.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/javits-frimpong-ghana-immigrant-trump-mamdani-visa-1763e424d6cbfe990f950fa5154625fe) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Daily News-Record](https://dnronline.com/associated_press/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_63efcb45-d85a-5b4d-beb7-68575fab28cd.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [coasttv.com](https://coasttv.com/news/national/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx/article_0ca0a373-b45f-59ca-92bb-4fa41e136f74.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WPLG](https://local10.com/news/national/2026/10/31/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [WKMG](https://clickorlando.com/news/national/2026/10/31/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Bangor Daily News](https://bangordailynews.com/2026/10/31/nation/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Mediaite](https://mediaite.com/politics/trump-greenlights-visa-for-mourning-mother-of-slain-teen-after-phone-call-with-mamdani) — Trump Greenlights Visa for Mourning Mother of Slain Teen After Phone Call With Mamdani - [IBTimes UK](https://ibtimes.co.uk/trump-visa-ghanaian-mother-bronx-teen-shooting-1829303) — Trump Agrees To Grant Visa to Mother of Bronx Boy, 15, Killed on Way to School After Mamdani's Appeal - [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/trump-agrees-to-fast-track-visa-for-slain-nyc-teen-javits-frimpongs-mother-after-mamdanis-appeal-101793477335990.html) — Trump agrees to fast-track visa for slain NYC teen Javits Frimpong's mother after Mamdani's appeal - [theGrio](https://thegrio.com/2026/10/31/javits-frimpong-family-bronx-vigil-celebrity-tributes) — Mamdani says Trump agreed to grant visa to Javits Frimpong's mother as community mourns - [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/us/mamdani-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-ghanaian-mom-of-slain-teen) — Mamdani: Trump Agrees to Grant Visa to Ghanaian Mom of Slain Teen - [Mirror US](https://themirror.com/news/us-news/mamdani-wins-act-mercy-trump-2091902) — Mayor Mamdani said Saturday that Trump will grant a visa to the mother of a 15-year-old killed in the Bronx - [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/10/31/mamdani-says-trump-agreed-visa-ghanaian-mom-whose-son-was-killed-nyc) — Mamdani says Trump agreed to visa for Ghanaian mom ... - [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/10/31/us-news/mamdani-says-trump-agreed-to-grant-visa-to-ghanaian-mom-of-slain-bronx-teen) — Mamdani says Trump agreed to grant visa to Ghanaian mom of slain Bronx teen - [La Voce di New York](https://lavocedinewyork.com/en/new-york/2026/10/31/mamdani-secures-u-s-visa-for-slain-bronx-teens-mother-after-call-to-trump) — Mamdani Secures U.S. Visa for Slain Bronx Teen's Mother After Call to Trump - [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/bullied-ghana-teenager-shot-to-death-on-his-way-to-school-in-bronx-mayor-mamdani-says-he-spoke-to-trump-javits-frimpongs-mother-to-get-visa-to-see-son-for-the-last-time/articleshow/135411473.cms) — Bullied Ghana teenager shot to death on his way to school in Bronx: Mayor Mamdani says he spoke to Trump, Javits Frimpong's mother to get visa to see son for the last time - [NBC New York](https://nbcnewyork.com/news/local/mamdani-trump-agrees-to-visa-for-mom-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/6565655) — Mamdani: Trump agrees to visa for mom of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [abc 7 NY](https://abc7ny.com/post/javits-frimpongs-mother-granted-visa-say-goodbye-mamdani-says/20003866) — Mom of slain Bronx student Javits Frimpong to be granted visa, Mamdani says - [Gothamist](https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-says-trump-will-immediately-grant-visa-to-ghanaian-mom-of-slain-bronx-teen) — Mamdani says Trump will 'immediately' grant visa to Ghanaian mom of slain Bronx teen - [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/article_0a241f3e-8683-5df3-85e9-efd67926413f.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/article_b3182ec5-d8e4-55a2-b1ae-5c047866faf6.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [St Catharines Standard](https://stcatharinesstandard.ca/news/world/united-states/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/article_a577dbd8-4c04-5613-b1db-4c479b6a2eba.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/world/united-states/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting/article_35091518-4e82-5095-b6ad-fca815b8179d.html) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Most Trusted Voice in Music & Afrobeats from Nigeria & Africa | Notjustok](https://notjustok.com/news/sarkodie-reacts-to-the-death-of-javits-frimpong-in-new-york) — Sarkodie reacts to the death of Javits Frimpong in New York - [GBC Ghana Online](https://gbcghanaonline.com/general/ghana-pledges-support/2026) — Ghana pledges support to family of teenager shot dead in New York - [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/10/31/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [Durango Herald](https://durangoherald.com/articles/associated-press/mamdani-says-trump-agrees-to-grant-visa-to-mother-of-ghanian-teen-killed-in-bronx-shooting) — Mamdani says Trump agrees to grant visa to mother of Ghanian teen killed in Bronx shooting - [3news](https://3news.com/news/shooting-of-ghanaian-teen-in-bronx-investigate-punish-the-culprits-for-this-senseless-killing-kwakye-ofosu-tells-us-authorities) — Shooting of Ghanaian teen in Bronx: Investigate, punish the culprits for this 'senseless killing' - Kwakye Ofosu tells US authorities - [Yen.com.gh - Ghana news.](https://yen.com.gh/world/314823-ghanas-mission-visits-father-15-year-javits-frimpong-unalived-bronx) — Ghana UN officials visit Javits Frimpong's father following son's tragic death in Bronx ## Questions **What happened to Javits Frimpong?** Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old immigrant from Ghana, was shot and killed in the Bronx on Thursday while on his way to school. No arrests have been made in connection with his death. **What is the status of the visa for Javits Frimpong's mother?** New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to Javits Frimpong's mother so she can travel to the U.S. to mourn her son. The White House has not yet confirmed this. **Was Javits Frimpong being bullied?** Javits Frimpong's father, Thomas Frimpong, told reporters that his son was being bullied at school and that two students had been suspended for harassing him. The New York City Department of Education is supporting the police investigation. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-agrees-to-visa-for-mother-of-teen-shot-in-bronx. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Trump Agrees to Visa for Mother of Teen Shot in Bronx", https://mediabias.news/politics/trump-agrees-to-visa-for-mother-of-teen-shot-in-bronx