On Thursday, former President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to deliver a scathing critique of President Joe Biden and the Democratic Party. He directly blamed them for the horrific murder of a 51-year-old woman at a gas station in Fort Myers, Florida, allegedly committed by an illegal Haitian immigrant.
The suspect, Rolbert Joachim, a 40-year-old Haitian national, entered the United States in August 2022. He was released under the Biden administration and granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Despite his TPS expiring in 2024 and a final deportation order from a federal judge, Joachim remained in the country.
The violent incident took place on April 3 at a Chevron station on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Fort Myers. The victim, a mother who worked as a cashier, was brutally attacked with a hammer. Joachim confessed to the crime during a pre-trial hearing.
A Sharp Rebuke from Trump
In his message, Trump described the crime in stark terms: "An illegal foreign criminal from Haiti, who was allowed into our country by the worst president in history, corrupt Joe Biden, and the radical Democrats in Congress, just beat an innocent woman to death with a hammer at a Florida gas station."
He continued, "This animal was permitted to stay here because the Biden administration gave him, and all Haitians, 'Temporary Protected Status,' a massively abused and fraudulent program that my administration is working to terminate, but demented liberal judges in district courts are obstructing us."
Trump shared the surveillance footage of the attack but cautioned viewers about its graphic nature. "It's so horrific, but I felt obligated to post it so people can see what the Democrats are defending and want to bring into our country, even now, after all we've been through. Viewer discretion is advised: it is not for children," he stated.
Trump's Call for Judicial Action
The ex-president demanded that federal judges stop blocking his immigration policies: "This single murder should be enough for these radical judges to stop hindering my administration's immigration policies and allow us to end this scam once and for all."
In one of his most severe accusations, Trump claimed Biden and the Democratic Party have destroyed the country. "They turned the United States of America into a dumping ground, allowing tens of millions of criminals, lunatics, and mentally ill individuals from around the world to enter our country, completely unvetted and uncontrolled through our open borders," he asserted.
Trump reiterated a familiar warning: "As I've always said, if you import the Third World, you become the Third World, and that's what happened during the four years of Democratic control."
A Warning and a Prayer
He also issued a stern warning about the future. "We are working to reverse this decline rapidly through deportations, but if Democrats get another chance in power, they will immediately reopen the border and make America a safe haven for criminals again," Trump announced.
Trump concluded his message with a call for unity and a vow: "Please pray for the family of this innocent woman. We will ensure swift and severe justice in this case."
The current U.S. administration has repeatedly attempted to terminate TPS for Haitians, which protects approximately 220,000 beneficiaries. However, federal courts have blocked these efforts, including a ruling by an appeals court in January 2026 that declared the termination illegal.
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) collaborated in Joachim's arrest and issued a detainer for his deportation, regardless of the judicial process.
Understanding Trump's Critique on Immigration Policy
What was Trump's main criticism of the Biden administration?
Trump criticized the Biden administration for allowing illegal immigrants to stay in the U.S. under programs like Temporary Protected Status, which he claims have been abused and are contributing to crime.
How did Trump describe the impact of Democratic policies on the U.S.?
Trump accused Democrats of turning the U.S. into a "dumping ground" by allowing unvetted individuals to enter through open borders, leading to increased crime and instability.
What action did Trump demand from federal judges?
Trump called on federal judges to stop blocking his administration's immigration policies, which he believes are necessary to prevent further crimes by illegal immigrants.