Trump blamed President Biden for the nursing student’s death over his ‘open border’ policies
At a Georgia rally on Saturday, former President Donald Trump met with the family of Laken Riley backstage. Addressing the crowd in Rome, he shared their sentiments about Riley, describing her as exceptional. According to Trump, Riley’s family spoke highly of her, highlighting her academic achievements and her bright personality. Trump emphasized how much Riley meant to her family, calling her “the whole world” to them.
Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Georgia, tragically lost her life when she was allegedly killed by a Venezuelan migrant who was in the country illegally while she was out jogging on February 22nd.
During his speech, Trump placed the responsibility for Riley’s death squarely on President Biden.
He asserted that Biden’s policies grant immunity from deportation to illegal immigrants who enter the United States. According to Trump, this allowed the individual allegedly responsible for Riley’s death to be released immediately upon arrival at the border. Trump accused Biden of creating this policy, labeling him as a “crooked Joe.”
Trump expressed deep gratitude for having Riley’s family and friends present at the rally, describing it as a profound honor.
He praised them as incredible individuals and acknowledged the immense sorrow they were experiencing. Trump assured them that the hearts of hundreds of thousands, and indeed millions of Americans, as well as people worldwide, were broken alongside theirs. He concluded by thanking them and expressing appreciation for their presence.