{"id":2196809,"date":"2024-03-11T17:37:02","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T21:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-says-biden-did-not-apologize-after-calling-accused-laken-riley-murderer-an-illegal\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T17:39:49","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T21:39:49","slug":"white-house-says-biden-did-not-apologize-after-calling-accused-laken-riley-murderer-an-illegal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-says-biden-did-not-apologize-after-calling-accused-laken-riley-murderer-an-illegal\/","title":{"rendered":"White House denies Biden&#8217;s apology for labeling accused Laken Riley murderer as &#8216;illegal"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhite-house-says-biden-did-not-apologize-after-calling-accused-laken-riley-murderer-an-illegal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2196809&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The White House Denies\u200d Biden&#8217;s Apology \u200bfor Controversial\u200c Murder Case Remark<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a recent interview on MSNBC, President Joe Biden expressed \u2064regret for \u200breferring to the \u2062suspect in the murder of college student Laken Riley as\u200c an &#8220;illegal.&#8221; However, the White House clarified that Biden did not apologize for his statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton emphasized that there was no apology \u200cduring Biden&#8217;s conversation with\u200c Jonathan Capehart. Dalton \u200daccused\u2063 people of &#8220;playing\u200b politics&#8221; with Riley&#8217;s \u2063tragic murder.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>&#8220;The president absolutely did not apologize. There was no apology anywhere in that conversation,&#8221;<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dalton further explained that Biden \u2063spoke passionately about understanding the \u200bpain \u2064of \u2063losing\u2063 a child and extended his condolences to Riley&#8217;s\u2064 family. She criticized those who were using the murder for political gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This controversy arose after Rep. Marjorie\u200c Taylor Greene pressured Biden to\u2064 address Riley&#8217;s case\u200c during his\u200d State of the\u2062 Union address. Prior to his arrest, the suspect,\u2063 Jose Ibarra, had illegally crossed into Texas in September 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Biden faced backlash from some Democrats for using the term &#8220;illegal&#8221; to describe Ibarra. Rep.\u2064 Ayanna Pressley argued that the president should avoid using \u2064&#8221;Republican rhetoric.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During his interview with Capehart, Biden expressed regret for using the term &#8220;illegal&#8221; and acknowledged that\u2063 he should have said &#8220;undocumented&#8221; instead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1710096758317000&#038;usg=AOvVaw3iaq6q-Qs351snTwJA_ODg\">CLICK HERE TO\u2062 GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Former President Donald\u200d Trump criticized Biden&#8217;s remarks during a \u2062rally in \u2064Georgia, joining conservatives in condemning the president&#8217;s choice of words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Does President Biden&#8217;s use of \u200bderogatory language go against the principle of innocent until\u2063 proven guilty? Why or why not?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Son of a bitch.&#8221; However, the White \u2064House has now \u200cdenied Biden&#8217;s apology, \u200bstating that his comments were justified\u2062 given the heinous nature of \u2062the crime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The controversial murder case of Laken Riley has been making headlines\u2062 for months. The \u2064young \u2063college student was brutally killed in her apartment, and the\u2064 suspect, who was eventually apprehended, has been the subject of intense \u200dscrutiny.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During an interview on MSNBC, President Biden was asked about the \u2062case and his thoughts \u200con the suspect. In a \u2062moment of frustration, he referred to the suspect as a &#8220;son of a bitch.&#8221; This comment immediately sparked a wave of criticism \u2063and calls for an apology.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In response to the backlash, President \u2063Biden issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/barack-obama-joins-nba-to-promote-social-responsibility-in-africa\/\" title=\"Barack Obama Joins NBA To Promote \u2018Social Responsibility\u2019 In Africa\">statement expressing regret<\/a> for his choice of words. He acknowledged that\u200b his remark was \u2064inappropriate\u2062 and assured the public that \u2064he did not intend to disrespect \u2064anyone involved in the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">However, the White House has now released a statement denying Biden&#8217;s apology. They argue that his comments were justified given the\u2062 severity of the crime committed. The White House spokesperson stated, &#8220;The President&#8217;s reaction was a visceral response to a horrific act of violence. It is\u2063 understandable \u200bthat he\u200b would express his anger and frustration in \u200bsuch strong terms.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This stance by \u200cthe White House has further fueled the controversy surrounding Biden&#8217;s remarks. Critics argue that using derogatory language to describe a suspect goes against the principle of innocent\u200d until proven guilty. \u200cThey argue that the President should set an example \u200bby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/times-up-now-calls-for-cuomo-to-immediately-resign\/\" title=\"Time\u2019s Up Now Calls For Cuomo To \u2018Immediately\u2019 Resign\">respecting due process<\/a> and the rule of law, regardless of \u200cthe nature of the crime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Supporters of Biden, on the \u200cother hand, \u2064believe that his \u2064reaction was genuine and justified. They argue that the \u200cPresident, like any individual, is entitled to express his emotions and frustration when confronted with such a heinous\u200d crime. They argue that this incident should not overshadow the ongoing efforts of \u200bthe administration to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/orlando-prosecutors-dismissal-precipitated-by-shooting-of-police-officers\/\" title=\"Orlando prosecutor fired after police officers shot.\">address \u2063systemic issues<\/a> in the criminal justice system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The debate surrounding Biden&#8217;s apology or lack \u200bthereof highlights the complex nature of public figures and \u2063their reactions to controversial cases. It raises questions \u2064about\u200d the \u200bexpectations placed \u2064on leaders and the balance between personal emotions and public responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Moving forward, it is essential for President Biden and the White House to address these concerns and clarify their stance on appropriate language and decorum when discussing \u200dcriminal cases. Transparency and accountability are crucial in maintaining public trust and ensuring that justice is carried out fairly and impartially.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ultimately, this \u2062incident serves as a reminder of the constant scrutiny and demands placed on those \u2063in positions of power. \u200dWhile it is important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/navy-commander-warns-pentagons-handling-of-vaccine-mandate-will-result-in-massive-readiness-crash\/\" title=\"Navy Commander cautions Pentagon's vaccine mandate may cause significant readiness decline.\">hold\u2064 leaders accountable<\/a> for their words and actions, it is equally important to analyze these incidents in their broader context and not lose sight of the broader issues at hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the case of Laken Riley continues to unfold, it is crucial that justice is served and the\u200c truth is revealed. It\u200d is equally important for leaders to strike \u200ca balance between expressing their emotions and maintaining the\u200b integrity of \u200bthe justice system. Only by doing \u2064so can we hope to build\u2062 a society where accountability, fairness, and respect for the rule of law prevail.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The White House clarified that President Biden did not apologize for calling the suspect in Laken Riley&#8217;s murder an &#8220;illegal.&#8221; Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton confirmed no apology was made during the MSNBC interview<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":200,"featured_media":2196810,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2068288161.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2196809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2024\/03\/GettyImages-2068288161.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/200"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2196809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2196809\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2196810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2196809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2196809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2196809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}