Staff Reports
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) rushes to defend President Joe Biden after his controversial use of the term “illegals” during his State of the Union speech. Not to mention, Biden faced a disruption from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), who demanded recognition for Laken Riley, tragically slain by an illegal immigrant. The moment has left many questioning Biden’s immigration stance, specifically his use of the term “illegals.”
Schumer adamantly defends Biden on The View, claiming that Biden’s true feelings towards immigrants were reflected in his speech. The senator attempted to downplay the issue, emphasizing Biden’s empathy for the family who lost their loved one in Georgia. However, many are left wondering if Biden’s use of “illegals” will ultimately hurt his image on the immigration front.
Despite Biden’s attempt to extend an olive branch to Riley’s parents, they declined the offer, leaving an empty chair in her memory on the House Republican speaker’s balcony during the State of the Union address. This has undoubtedly put a spotlight on the issue of illegal immigration and likely further impacted Biden’s public perception.
Schumer appears to be scrambling to get ahead of the fallout, touting his party’s newfound confidence on immigration and emphasizing the need to address questions and criticisms head-on. Meanwhile, several Democratic representatives have denounced Biden’s use of the term “illegals,” highlighting the internal turmoil within the party over Biden’s approach to immigration.
In the midst of mounting pressure, Schumer faces calls to bring the House’s Secure the Border Act to the Senate floor for debate. This legislation, which has remained dormant in the Senate for over 300 days, seeks to limit asylum eligibility, prevent the processing of border-crossing immigrants, and bolster law enforcement’s border security efforts.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Biden’s use of the term “illegals” has stirred up a hornet’s nest within his own party, leaving Schumer and his colleagues scrambling to contain the fallout and regain their footing on the contentious issue of immigration.v
