Trump criticizes Biden for apologizing for calling the Laken Riley murder suspect an “illegal
Former President Donald Trump Slams President Joe Biden for Apologizing to Murderer
Former President Donald Trump fiercely criticized President Joe Biden on Saturday following Biden’s apology for referring to the illegal alien who allegedly killed a young woman in Georgia as an “illegal” during his recent State of the Union speech.
The victim, 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, was allegedly murdered by Jose Ibarra, a Venezuelan national who is reportedly an active gang member.
Speaking at a political rally in Georgia, Trump passionately stated, “Then just moments ago, I don’t know if you heard because you’ve all been waiting online for two days, but just moments ago, this was just before coming up. They just told me prior to what I’m doing right now that Joe Biden went on television and apologized for calling Laken’s murderer an ‘illegal.’ He didn’t want to call him ‘illegal,’ supposedly.”
“He said he should have called him an ‘undocumented,’ not an ‘illegal,’ and he wanted to apologize,” Trump continued. “He wanted to apologize. And well, they have a new name, too. They have a new name that’s even worse. They have a new name, you know what the new name is? ’Neighbor.’ They want to call them ‘neighbor.’ They want to call them another name. Did you ever hear the other one? ‘Newcomer.’ A newcomer to our country. Are we going crazy or what? Is this country going crazy? How about that one? Newcomer, the newcomer. No, he was illegal and I say he was an illegal alien. He was an illegal immigrant. He was an illegal migrant, and he shouldn’t have been in our country and he never would have been under the Trump policy.”
Trump demanded that Biden apologize for “apologizing to this killer.”
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JOE BIDEN SHOULD BE APOLOGIZING FOR APOLOGIZING TO THIS KILLER! pic.twitter.com/wM1kVdHQ03
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) March 9, 2024
During an MSNBC interview over the weekend, Biden was asked about referring to the suspect as “an illegal.”
“Undocumented,” Biden interrupted the interviewer. “An undocumented person.”
“And I shouldn’t have used ‘illegal,’ it’s undocumented,” Biden claimed, even though the correct legal terminology is, in fact, “illegal alien.”
“And look, when I spoke about the difference between Trump and me, one of the things I talked about at the border was his, the way he talks about vermin, the way he talks about these people polluting the blood,” he continued. “And I talked about what I’m not going to do, what I won’t do, I’m not gonna treat any, any, any of these people with disrespect. Look, they built the country. The reason our economy is growing. We have to control the border and more orderly flow, but I don’t share his view at all.”
“So you regret using that word?” the interviewer asked.
“Yes,” Biden responded.
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Llegal, and you know what? They are criminals!” Trump exclaimed, sparking applause from the crowd.
The former president’s criticism comes after Biden addressed the nation during his State of the Union speech, expressing remorse for using the term “illegal” when referring to Ibarra. Biden stated that calling someone “illegal” dehumanizes them and contributes to a culture of divisiveness.
Trump, however, vehemently disagrees with Biden’s approach. He argues that by apologizing for using the term “illegal,” Biden is not only disrespecting the memory of Laken Riley but also undermining the rule of law.
“Laken Riley was brutally murdered by someone who entered our country illegally. It is a fact. We cannot ignore this reality. By apologizing and changing the terminology, Biden is minimizing the gravity of the crime committed. It is disgraceful,” Trump declared.
The former president has long been a proponent of strong border security and strict immigration policies. During his own presidency, he made it a priority to crack down on illegal immigration, implementing policies such as the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
Trump argues that by reframing the language around illegal immigration, Biden and his administration are attempting to downplay the seriousness of the issue. He warns that this could have dire consequences for the safety and security of American citizens.
“This is not about political correctness; it’s about protecting our citizens. We need to call things what they are. If someone enters our country illegally, they are an illegal immigrant. It’s that simple,” Trump asserted.
The former president’s criticism of Biden’s apology resonates with many Americans who believe in the importance of law and order. They argue that by labeling criminals as anything other than “illegal,” we are eroding the fundamental principles that our nation was built upon.
Trump’s remarks have sparked a renewed debate on the language used to describe individuals who enter the country unlawfully. While some argue that using terms like “undocumented” or “newcomer” is more humane and avoids stigmatization, others maintain that it is necessary to be clear and straightforward when discussing the issue.
As the conversation continues, it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will respond to Trump’s criticism. The former president’s strong words highlight the ongoing divide between his immigration policies and those of the current administration. In the midst of this debate, the American people must grapple with the complexities of immigration and find a balance between compassion and the rule of law.
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