"Biden's Controversial Remarks Spark Backlash and Support"

President Biden faced backlash for using the term "illegal" to refer to an undocumented migrant accused of killing a nursing student during his State of the Union address. The White House and campaign responded, with White House communications director Ben LaBolt explaining that Biden was reacting to language used in the House chamber and emphasizing his broader support for immigrants. Some Democrats and immigration activists expressed disappointment, while Biden's campaign co-chair acknowledged it as a "small mistake" and emphasized Biden's contrasting views on immigration compared to the Republican Party.