A heartfelt viral video featuring a six-year-old American girl, Harriette Wilson, pleading with United States President Donald Trump has captured global attention and sparked widespread reactions online.
Family Stranded After Adoption
The Wilson family travelled to Nigeria to finalise the legal adoption of their son, Oli, a Nigerian baby. However, their journey home to America hit a major roadblock. The family found themselves unable to return to the United States due to a presidential proclamation suspending the issuance of certain immigrant visas. This suspension reportedly includes visas processed for international adoptions, leaving the Wilsons stranded with their newly adopted child.
Harriette's Emotional Direct Appeal
In the moving video, young Harriette addresses President Trump directly. "Dear President Trump, my name is Harriette, and I am 6 years old," she says. "We can't come home to America because you said my sibling Oli is not allowed to come with us."
She explained that her family adopted Oli nearly a year ago and has cared for him since he was a "really sick and small" baby, nursing him into a healthy toddler. The core of her message was a powerful declaration of family unity. "My parents won't send me to an orphanage, or any of my siblings, and we won't leave Oli at an orphanage either," Harriette stated firmly. "We are a family, and families stay together."
She concluded her plea by saying, "Please President Trump, I know you make big decisions for our country... Please change your mind. Please fix this mistake so that our baby can come home with us."
Online Outpouring of Support
The video, shared widely on platforms like Instagram, triggered an emotional response from netizens. Many expressed support for the family's plight and admiration for Harriette's bravery.
Reactions collected online include:
- Itz_sapphire: "So sad. What a beautiful family."
- Tovagitasharon: "She is adorable, and I pray this craziness is swiftly and easily resolved."
- Shasta_bridges08: "This made me cry. Precious Harriette, you are such a wonderful person. I hope President Trump makes an exception & helps bring your beautiful family back home."
- West1622: "I am so proud of you for standing up for your brother."
While most comments were supportive, some, like Kitsunecosplays._, expressed skepticism about the appeal's impact, noting, "People tagging Trump like he gives a care? This is exactly what he wants."
The case of the Wilson family highlights the complex human impact of immigration policies, particularly on international adoption processes. As of the report published on January 16, 2026, the family's appeal for an exception to the visa suspension remains a public plea, awaiting a potential response from the US administration.
