"Biden Regrets Using Term 'Illegal' for Laken Riley Murder Suspect"

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President Biden expressed regret for using the term "illegal" to describe the suspect in Laken Riley's murder, opting for "undocumented" instead, amid criticism from some in his party. Meanwhile, Donald Trump criticized Biden's immigration policies at a rally attended by Riley's family and friends, blaming them for her death. The murder has become a focal point in the 2024 campaign, with Republicans seizing on frustrations over the Biden administration's handling of the US-Mexico border. Biden had previously agreed to changes in US immigration law, but a bipartisan compromise was quickly killed after opposition from Trump and Republican lawmakers.
- Biden says he regrets using term ‘illegal’ to describe Laken Riley murder suspect The Guardian US
- House Speaker Johnson chastises Biden for apology to Laken Riley murder suspect: 'What an embarrassment' Fox News
- Biden says he regrets using the word 'illegal' during State of the Union POLITICO
- Biden says he regrets referring to 'an illegal' and defends direct criticism of Supreme Court in State of the Union NBC News
- Biden Expresses Regret for Calling an Undocumented Immigrant 'an Illegal' The New York Times
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