President , Donald Trump , spent several minutes honoring the living of , Georgia , medical student , Laken Riley by declaring her existence had been cut short by a harsh legal and illegal immigrant who should never have been allowed to remain in the country.
Riley’s mother and sister, Allyson and Lauren Phillips, were seated next to Melania Trump, the second lady, in the crowd. One of the few instances in his speech when Trump acknowledged the inhabitants of Woodstock and the was met with republican acclaim.
The comment about Riley were made during a portion of Trump’s statement that focused on highlighting his efforts to stop illegal multiculturalism and prevent border crossings.
The senator said,” Laken’s grieving relatives told me last year that we do make sure their daughter wouldn’t pass away in vain.”
The Laken Riley Act, which will help immigration enforcement to commence deportation proceedings against immigrants accused of a variety of acts, was the first bill he signed into law after being sworn in for a minute word.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2025
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