Bill Clinton admitted that 22-year-old Georgia student Laken Riley, who was allegedly killed by an illegal alien, would still be alive had they been “properly vetted.”
The former president was speaking in the swing state for Kamala Harris. In reference to a previous ad by Donald Trump’s campaign, Clinton spoke about the killing of Laken Riley, who prosecutors believe was slain by Venezuelan migrant José Antonio Ibarra.
Riley’s death in Feb. 2024 sparked widespread debate over illegal immigration, with heightened focus on Vice President Harris who had previously been tasked with securing the border by President Joe Biden.
Despite donning a Harris-Walz cap, Clinton admitted Democratic nominee’s failings on his trip to Georgia.
“If they’d all been properly vetted, [Riley’s death] probably wouldn’t have happened,” the former president admitted. “If they’re all properly vetted, that doesn’t happen, and America is not having enough babies to keep our population up. So, we need immigrants that have been vetted to do work, and [then] there wouldn’t be a problem.”
Many felt that Clinton had become the latest Democrat to endorse former president Trump.
Others noted that the Democrats had changed their position on immigration since Clinton’s presidency.
