American Activist Laura Loomer Sparks Outrage Over Remarks About Javits Frimpong’s Death in Bronx

American political activist Laura Loomer posted a controversial message on X targeting the family of 15-year-old Ghanaian boy Javits FrimpongLoomer's post came after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced efforts to bring Javits' mother from Ghana to attend her son's burialHer comments drew fierce backlash from social media users who accused her of using a child's death to push an anti-immigration agendaPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

American political activist Laura Loomer has ignited fierce criticism after sharing a divisive post about the death of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy fatally shot in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

American activist Laura Loomer sparks outrage over controversial remarks about Javits Frimpong’s death in the Bronx. Image credit: LaTanya Moorer, AskGhMedia /X Source: FacebookJavits, who had moved from Ghana to the United States roughly a year earlier to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong, was killed while on his way to school.

He was rushed to hospital following the shooting but succumbed to his injuries. The incident drew widespread condolences from members of the Ghanaian community, public figures, and officials on both sides of the Atlantic.

Javits Frimpong: Ghana to cover mother’s full travel costs to attend his funeral in the Bronx

Loomer's controversy began after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that he had personally spoken with US President Donald Trump to request a visa that would allow Javits' mother to travel from Ghana to the United States for her son's burial.

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Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, later welcomed the announcement and confirmed that the Ghanaian government would cover the mother's travel costs.

Rather than respond with empathy, Loomer took to X on Saturday, October 31, 2026, to challenge the proposed arrangement. In her post, she wrote:

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The remarks drew immediate and widespread condemnation, with critics arguing that Loomer had weaponised a family's grief to advance a political position on immigration.

The backlash across social media was swift and pointed, with many users directing their frustration at both the tone and timing of Loomer's post.

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At the time of reporting, police had not announced any arrests in connection with Javits' death, and investigations into the circumstances of the shooting were ongoing.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Ghanaian-American singer Jay Ghartey’s visit to the Bronx site where 15-year-old Javits Frimpong died, and the memorial left by mourners.

Frimpong was killed while travelling to school, prompting grief and calls for justice across the Ghanaian community. A “Justice for Javits” poster and lit candles now mark the site as authorities search for three teenage suspects.

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Grace Asare (Entertainment Editor) Grace Appiah Asare is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She holds a bachelor’s degree. She has more than five years of experience as a journalist and has worked with Scooper News and Opera News, where she produced engaging news content focusing on entertainment and politics. Grace also offered volunteer services at Tales of Africa, where she produced several articles highlighting African talents. She joined yen.com.gh in 2026. Contact: grace.asare@yen.com.gh