Trump is using the murder of a woman to further his anti-immigration agenda. Here’s what to know

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In a rally speech on Tuesday afternoon in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Donald Trump used the recent murder of a young woman to criticise President Joe Biden’s border policies. Senate candidate Kari Lake unfoundedly stated that Garcia’s death was the result of Mr Biden’s “catch-and-release-policy” and used Garcia’s death to promote her border policies. Texas Representative Lance Gooden said President Biden “let killer back into the United States” despite no confirmation from authorities regarding when Ortiz-Vite re-entered. Michigan state Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks said in a statement that Garcia’s death “is a tragic instance of domestic violence, and is made even more tragic when it is co-opted by those wishing to score political points by stoking fear, xenophobia, and division.” “We know that immigrants have contributed in ways too numerous to count as parents, business owners, neighbors, employees, church members, community leaders, and friends,” Ms Brinks added.