New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that US President Donald Trump has agreed to immediately grant a visa to the mother of a boy killed in a recent shooting incident in the Bronx.
The mayor stated that the President "has agreed to grant her visa immediately," signaling a direct intervention in the immigration status of the victim’s family member.
The announcement addresses the specific case of the boy’s mother, who was previously unable to travel to the United States to be with her son during his final moments or for subsequent arrangements.
While the source material does not provide further details on the circumstances of the shooting or the mother’s prior immigration status, the mayor’s statement highlights a high-level diplomatic or executive action regarding the family of the deceased.
This development underscores the intersection of local tragedy and federal immigration policy, with the Mayor of New York City publicly confirming the President’s decision to expedite the visa process.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>