Trump says ‘criminal in TX killing of Indian origin man will be charged with first-degree murder’
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the time for being soft on illegal immigrant criminals was over under his administration referred to the brutal murder of Indian-origin Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah by co-worker Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old Cuban national with a violent criminal history.
Trump strongly condemned the crime and announced that the accused would be charged with first-degree murder and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
“I am aware of the terrible reports regarding the murder of Chandra Nagamallaiah, a well-respected person in Dallas, Texas, who was brutally beheaded, in front of his wife and son, by an ILLEGAL ALIEN from Cuba who should have never been in our Country,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
He added that Cobos-Martinez had previously been arrested for serious offenses including child sex abuse, grand theft auto, and false imprisonment, but was released back into the US under the Biden administration after Cuba refused to accept him.
Trump stated, “Rest assured, the time for being soft on these Illegal Immigrant Criminals is OVER under my watch.”
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to law and order, and confirmed that the suspect is now in custody and will face the harshest legal consequences.
Cobos-Martinez, who currently faces homicide charges, has a criminal history that also includes carjacking.
“Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Border Czar Tom Homan, and many others in my Administration are doing an incredible job in, MAKING AMERICA SAFE AGAIN.
This criminal, who we have in custody, will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law. He will be charged with murder in the first degree!” Trump wrote.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released Cobos-Martinez after Cuba declined to take him back due to his record.
Tricia McLaughlin, a Public Affairs official at the Department of Homeland Security, said ICE will now begin “removing criminal illegal aliens to third countries” when deportation to their home country fails.
The Consulate General of India in Houston is closely monitoring the case and providing consular support.
Consul General DC Manjunath confirmed that the consulate is in contact with the victim’s family and local authorities and is offering all necessary assistance.
‘They make money via unfair trade’: Trump aide Navarro again targets India over Russian oil imports, high tariffs
His remarks came hours before the likely India arrival of Brendan Lynch, the Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia.
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro, who has been targeting India over Russian oil imports lately, once again reiterated his charge that New Delhi funds Russia’s war in Ukraine.
He was speaking with CNBC International, Navarro said that India began purchasing Russian Federation oil immediately after the invasion of Ukraine.
“Indian refiners were in bed with Russian refiners immediately after the invasion… It’s crazy stuff, because they make money off us via unfair trade and many workers get screwed. They use that money to buy Russian oil, and Russians use that to buy weapons,” Navarro said.
He acknowledged that the US and India have resumed negotiations for a trade deal.
“India is coming to the table. On the trade side, they have very high tariffs,” he added.
His remarks came hours before the likely India arrival of Brendan Lynch, the Assistant US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia.
Lynch is expected to land in New Delhi on Monday night to hold trade negotiations with Indian officials.
He is expected to meet Rajesh Agarwal, the chief negotiator of India on Tuesday, September 16.
Trade negotiations are back on track after the recent social media exchange between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Both leaders heaped praise on each other, with Trump confirming that negotiations will resume to address the trade barriers.
