Speaking at a rally in West Virginia, President Trump addressed the murder of college student Molly Tibbetts and the illegal who is accused of murdering her.
“It should have never happened…the immigration laws are such a disgrace”: President Trump appears to refer to Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts’ murder. An undocumented man was charged with her killing today. https://t.co/W39wCNuPot pic.twitter.com/2oZbEYWtW7
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According to Town Hall:
President Trump on Tuesday commented on the tragic murder of college student Mollie Tibbetts after it was reported the suspect in the case is an illegal immigrant, saying it highlights the need for stricter immigration laws.
“You heard about today with the illegal alien coming in, very sadly, from Mexico, and you saw what happened to that incredible, beautiful young woman. Should’ve never happened. Illegally in our country,” he said at a rally in Charleston, West Virginia.
“We’ve had a huge impact but the laws are so bad,” he continued. “The immigration laws are such a disgrace. We’re getting them changed, but we have to get more Republicans.”
Cristhian Bahena Rivera, 24, who authorities said has been living illegally in the United States for at least four years, was charged with first degree murder.
President Trump has been pushing for immigration reform since taking office in January of 2017. Congress has failed to act but the president is using this as a call for action.
