Donald Trump criticizes Biden’s apology for referring to alleged killer as ‘illegal’ following meeting with her family

In a recent campaign event, former President Donald Trump criticized President Biden for his mishandling of the name of slain Georgia nursing student Laken Riley during the State of the Union address. Trump had just met with Riley’s family at a rally in Rome, Georgia, when he took the stage to address the crowd. He accused Biden of botching Riley’s name and later apologizing for referring to her alleged migrant killer as “illegal.”

During Trump’s speech, he distributed posters featuring Riley’s face with the phrases “Remember our angels” and “Say her name.” He expressed his condolences to Riley’s family and stated that she is now “home with God in Heaven.” Trump used the opportunity to criticize Biden’s border policies, which he believes allowed her alleged killer, an illegal migrant from Venezuela, to enter the country. He emphasized that under his own policies, such a tragedy would not have occurred.

Biden had mispronounced Riley’s name twice during his State of the Union address, which drew heckling from the audience demanding that he say her name correctly. He was given a pin with Riley’s name on it by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, but still struggled to pronounce it accurately. Additionally, Biden referred to the alleged killer as an “illegal,” a term that is considered politically incorrect by most Democratic officeholders. However, during a later apology, Biden expressed regret for using the term “illegal” to describe the suspected killer, but did not apologize for mispronouncing Riley’s name.

Trump expressed outrage at Biden’s apology, stating that he should have referred to the suspect as an “illegal” and not an “undocumented” individual. He argued that the suspect should not have been in the country and would not have been under his own immigration policies. Trump criticized Biden for lacking remorse and regret and suggested that Biden should apologize for apologizing to the killer.

Riley’s mother, Allyson Philips, expressed her disappointment with Biden’s mispronunciation of her daughter’s name, calling it “pathetic.” She posted on social media, urging him to at least say the right name when forced to mention it.

The incident between Trump and Biden occurred during their respective campaign events in Georgia. Biden held his own rally in Atlanta, aiming to secure support in the battleground state that played a crucial role in his victory during the 2020 election.

The controversy surrounding the mishandling of Riley’s name and the description of her alleged killer highlights the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and the impact they have on public safety. Both Trump and Biden’s handling of the situation has sparked strong reactions from their supporters and critics alike. As the political landscape continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these events will shape future discussions on immigration reform and border security.