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President Biden responded to the controversy surrounding his identification of Laken Riley’s killer as “illegal” during the State of the Union.
Biden was criticized during his State of the Union address by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) who insisted he say Laken Riley’s name.
“Lincoln, Lincoln Riley,” Biden said, holding up the pin Greene had handed him earlier. “An innocent young woman who was killed by an illegal immigrant.”
It was a rare moment of truth during his speech, which greatly shocked the left.
Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student at the University of Georgia, was tragically murdered allegedly by Jose Ibarra while jogging on campus.
Ibarra is an illegal immigrant arrested in 2022 for illegally crossing the border near El Paso, Texas. The details of the murder are gruesome.
Here’s why Biden’s now-infamous “Say his name” response may be worse than you think
“Lincoln, Lincoln Riley. An innocent woman who was killed by a stowaway. That’s right. But how many of the thousands of people were killed by the LEGALS (?).”
If Biden meant LEGAL, Joe… pic.twitter.com/r6XTtoPkvg
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) March 8, 2024
RELATED: Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Biden to Say Laken Riley’s Name and Admit She Was Killed by an Illegal Alien in State of the Union Address
Democrats are angry that the “illegal” person was disrespected
Surprisingly, Democrats and the media found themselves more outraged that President Biden used the term “illegal” than they are that an illegal alien was allowed to roam the community and allegedly kill a innocent young woman.
It all started with a Reuters reporter falsely asking Biden why he would dare call immigrants “illegals.” Side note: he didn’t. The journalist knows that he didn’t do it. But the reporter attempted the usual routine of equating both legal and illegal immigrants. There AND a fundamental difference.
“Do you regret using the word ‘illegal’ to describe immigrants last night, sir?” Reuters journalist Nandita Bose asked this under false pretenses.
“Well, probably…not re-” Biden muttered before admitting that the murder suspect “technically shouldn’t have been here.”
Biden has a total MALFUNCTION when confronted by a reporter for using the word “illegal” to refer to Laken Riley’s killer. pic.twitter.com/i7gYfWsutn
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) March 8, 2024
Biden apologizes… to the “illegals”
After floating That When asked, President Biden was determined to make things right in an interview with MSNBC’s Jonathan Capehart. Capehart, you may recall, is the “journalist” who openly cried while discussing the events of January 6th.
Reprehensibly, Biden chose to apologize to the man who killed Laken Riley and illegal immigrants in general.
“During your response to his criticism of you, you used the word ‘illegal’ when talking about the man he allegedly killed…” Capehart said.
Biden intervened in a calculated way to quell the unrest in his own far-left party by saying: “Undocumented.”
“An undocumented person,” he continued. “I shouldn’t have used illegal, it’s not documented.”
“And look, when I talked about the difference between me and Trump, one of the things I talked about at the border was his, the way he talks about parasites, the way he talks about these people who pollute the blood,” he Biden continued. . “I talked about what I won’t do. What I won’t do. I will not treat any of these people with disrespect.
BREAKING: Biden apologizes for calling Laken Riley’s killer “illegal.”
“I will not treat any of these people with disrespect. They built this country.” pic.twitter.com/nNTOLzq5vP
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) March 9, 2024
RELATED: Former Capitol Police Officer Michael Fanone is also embarrassed as MSNBC host begins to cry about Jan. 6
Trump met with Laken Riley’s family
The fact that President Biden went from finally acknowledging that an illegal immigrant had killed Laken Riley and showing empathy toward the family, but is now backtracking and apologizing to the killer, shows how shameful this man can be.
And say he doesn’t want to treat “any of these people with disrespect”?
How must Laken Riley’s family feel?
Laken Riley’s mother initially criticized President Biden for disrespecting her daughter by getting her name wrong.
“Biden doesn’t even KNOW my son’s name [sic] pathetic!” Allyson Philips wrote in response to a comment on a Facebook post celebrating the passage of the Laken Riley Act.
“If you’re going to say his name (even if forced to) at least say the right name!”
He later responded “Amen” to a comment that referred to Biden as “a disgrace of a president.”
Justice for Laken
In stark contrast to how Biden handled the situation, presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump met and hugged Laken Riley’s family shortly before a rally in Georgia.
Good morning, Patriots. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Last night, Donald Trump met with Laken Riley’s family and consoled them.
Also last night, Joe Biden went on TV and apologized for calling the man who committed the crime illegal.
How can you vote for Biden at this point? pic.twitter.com/79hXebfdjC
— 🇺🇸 🍑Catherine🍑 🇺🇸 (@cat_barnes30) March 10, 2024
Trump mentioned Laken during his speech. And he recognized the presence of his family.
“Worse yet, Biden has no intention of stopping the deadly invasion that stole precious Laken’s beautiful American life,” he said. “And we are deeply grateful to be joined today by Laken’s family and loved ones.”
“Laken Riley would be alive today if Joe Biden had not willfully and maliciously ripped apart the borders of the United States and released thousands upon thousands of dangerous criminals into our country,” he said. “To his family tonight, I promise you that I will demand justice for Laken…justice for Laken!”
President Trump in Georgia: “To his family tonight, I promise you, I will seek justice for Laken.” pic.twitter.com/Sxq4fm8wKe
— MAGA War Room (@MAGAIncWarRoom) March 9, 2024
Vote Biden out of office. It’s the only way to get justice for Laken. Or any of the victims of illegal immigrant violence, for that matter.
Its border crisis has led to the loss of countless innocent lives.
It’s a disgrace to America.
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