A Haitian illegal immigrant, released under Biden’s reckless TPS policies, brutally murdered a Florida mother with a hammer—yet the New York Times allegedly downplays his status to attack President Trump.
Story Highlights
- 40-year-old Rolbert Joachim, Haitian national who entered illegally in 2022, allegedly killed 51-year-old gas station clerk and mother of two on April 3, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida.
- Surveillance video captures savage hammer attack after smashing victim’s car windshield, leaving her to die in parking lot.
- Joachim received TPS under Biden, evading deportation until Trump terminated program; ICE now holds detainer for removal post-trial.
- DHS and Florida AG blame prior open-border policies for preventable death; Trump highlights case on Truth Social.
- Claims of New York Times coverage omitting immigrant status unverified in official sources, raising media bias concerns.
Brutal Attack Unfolds in Fort Myers
On April 3, 2026, Rolbert Joachim, a 40-year-old Haitian national, allegedly attacked a 51-year-old mother of two at a Fort Myers gas station. Surveillance footage shows him smashing her car windshield before striking her head multiple times with a hammer. She died in the parking lot. Fort Myers Police launched an immediate investigation, coordinating with federal agencies for the suspect’s capture.
Immigration History Enables Suspect’s Presence
Joachim entered the U.S. illegally near Key West on August 9, 2022, via maritime smuggling. Border Patrol arrested him and issued a final removal order on September 9, 2022. The Biden administration released him with Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, shielding him from deportation amid Haiti’s instability. TPS expired in 2024, but courts delayed full enforcement until Trump’s June 27, 2025, termination announcement.
Swift Arrest and Deportation Push
Authorities arrested Joachim shortly after on Mango Street with help from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Marshals. He faces homicide and property damage charges at Lee County Jail. ICE issued a detainer, ensuring deportation after trial regardless of outcome. Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis stated reckless prior policies allowed his release, costing the victim her life.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier called the murder preventable, citing open-border failures. President Trump blamed Biden on Truth Social for releasing “this animal.” ICE praised inter-agency partnerships that prevented community release. The case underscores strong federal-local ties under Republican control.
New York Times Downplays Savage Hammer Murder of Mother to Attack Trump, Doesn’t Include That Killer Was an Illegal Alien from Haiti
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— The Gateway Pundit (@gatewaypundit) April 11, 2026
Broader Failures of Past Policies
This incident ties to Haitian migration surges post-2021, with Biden’s 2022 TPS protecting up to 350,000 despite legal challenges. Fort Myers, near smuggling routes, hosts large migrant communities, heightening public safety fears. Florida sees hundreds of criminal alien arrests daily. The tragedy amplifies national debates on immigration enforcement, validating Trump administration priorities amid frustrations with elite-driven government neglect.
Both conservatives and liberals increasingly recognize federal failures prioritizing reelection over citizen safety and the American Dream. Past liberal policies like TPS extensions exemplify deep state disregard for borders and law, eroding trust across the political spectrum.
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Undocumented immigrant accused of killing mother with hammer at Florida gas station
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