Trump Posts Graphic Video of Deadly Attack and Rails Against Haitian Immigrants

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by John Yoon
April 10, 2026
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President Trump shared a video of a graphic attack and criticized Haitians.

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President Trump shared a video depicting a graphic attack and simultaneously railed against Haitians. The video shows a man from Haiti, who officials confirm faces a murder charge in Florida, beating a woman. This action aligns with President Trump's previous efforts to end protections for Haitian immigrants. The sharing of the video and accompanying rhetoric could further inflame anti-immigrant sentiment and impact policy discussions regarding Haitian communities.

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