Biden’s Use Of ‘Illegal’ To Describe Migrants Raises Red Flags For Democrats
LOADING ERROR LOADING President Joe Biden, briefly responding from the podium to jeering from Republicans during his State of the Union speech called a migrant “an illegal,” prompting criticism from his party’s progressive wing. The tone change was abrupt, and Biden’s use of “illegal” to describe migrants who cross borders without formal permission grated on some Democrats. Rep. Chuy Garcia posted, “As a proud immigrant, I’m extremely disappointed to hear President Biden use the word ‘illegal.’” And Rep. Ilhan Omar also posted her disapproval, saying, “Let me be clear: No human being is illegal.” Immigrant advocacy organizations — many of whom were critical of the bipartisan border deal Biden endorsed because of its restrictions on the ability of migrants to claim asylum — also took issue with Biden’s language. “He also acknowledged the horrific nature of the murder and of course emphasized the need more generally to keep our community safe.” Asked about criticism from his caucus members about the term “illegal,” Jeffries said simply, “Joe Biden delivered an incredible speech that was very well received by the American people — beginning, middle and end.” A White House spokesperson declined to comment on Biden’s use of the term.
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