The White House came under fire Monday for issuing a grossly inappropriate statement about the shocking killing of Laken Riley.
Police have charged José Ibarra, 26, a Venezuelan immigrant living in the United States illegally, with the murder of 22-year-old Georgia college student Riley on the University of Georgia campus last week.
court documents claim Ibarra didn’t just kill Riley. Rather, police accuse him of “damaging his skull.”
The heinous crime has focused attention on the border crisis and President Joe Biden’s immigration policies, but the administration’s response to Riley’s murder has not helped.
On Monday, the White House press secretary announced: statement:
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and loved ones of Laken Hope Riley. If found guilty, people should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. This is an active case and must be referred to state law enforcement and ICE.
This lackluster statement (which, in fact, contained no words from President Biden himself) was quickly condemned.
- “No statement from Biden? Just some cold words from the press. It’s pathetic,” said Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.). Said.
- “If found guilty, people should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.” Really? The White House has refused to hold accountable these illegal aliens who crossed the border illegally in 2022,” said Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.).
Said. - “I haven’t heard any apology or remorse from him. @Democrats About open border policies that have led to new killings of Americans,” said Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.). Said In response to the.
- “Tragic and avoidable. Joe Biden took 94 executive actions in his first 100 days to expose our southern border. Three years later, Biden still has the worst border in U.S. history.” He refuses to take responsibility for causing the disaster. His failures have had deadly consequences.” Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) answered.
- “Once again, Biden refuses to take responsibility for causing the worst border disaster in American history. What a sad and pathetic statement, considering the Biden administration’s actions allowed this to happen. Please, Mr. President, stop the invasion and close our borders,” the congressman said. Eric Burleson (R-Missouri) Said.
- Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.): “Mr. President, instead of excusing her murder or defending policies that weaken immigration laws, we will secure justice for Laken by first securing our borders.” Must” Said.
- Jeremy Redfern, a spokesman for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), said, “It appears that the part about her murder being a result of left-wing sanctuary city policies and open borders was left out.” It pointed out.
- “Rayken Riley might still be alive if the White House actually showed ICE the same respect in enforcing our laws. , there were thousands of detention beds available for removal,” the National Immigration Center said. Said.
As Blaze News reported, Immigration and Customs Enforcement confirmed that Ybarra entered the United States illegally in September 2022.
About a year later, Ybarra was arrested in New York City on charges of “injury to a child under the age of 17 and a motor vehicle license violation.” However, he was “released by the NYPD before his detention could be issued,” ICE said. Ybarra then moved to Georgia around fall of last year.
Do you like Blaze News? Avoid censorship and sign up for our newsletter to get articles like this delivered straight to your inbox. Register here!
