Arizona Senator Takes a Stand Against President Clinton Over Illegal Immigrant Homicide

By Staff Reporter |

Former President Bill Clinton recently addressed the ongoing border crisis, acknowledging failures within his own party while discussing the tragic murder of 22-year-old Laken Riley. Although he did not specifically name Riley, he referred to her case in comments made to Georgia voters while campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Georgia GOP Senator Janae Shamp responded sharply to Clinton’s remarks, emphasizing the importance of naming Riley as a victim of an illegal immigrant. “Bill Clinton, her name is Laken Riley. She dedicated her life to nursing and was brutally murdered by an illegal Venezuelan gang member,” Shamp stated, attributing the blame for such incidents to the current administration’s policies.

During his visit, Clinton referenced Riley’s murder in connection with political advertisements from the GOP, insisting that if immigrants were fully vetted, tragedies like this could be avoided. He argued for the necessity of immigration to address declining U.S. birth rates, asserting, “We need immigrants that have been vetted to do work. There wouldn’t be a problem.”

Riley’s murder occurred in February, while she was jogging on the University of Georgia campus. Her assailant, 26-year-old Jose Ibarra, allegedly kidnapped and killed her after entering the U.S. illegally in September 2022. Ibarra had links to gang activities, yet he received parole due to procedural shortcomings within immigration enforcement.

During a past State of the Union address, President Biden mistakenly referred to Riley as “Lincoln,” further underscoring the sensitive nature of the conversations surrounding her death. Calls for action, such as the recently passed “Laken Riley Act,” aim to impose stricter detention protocols for immigrants involved in criminal activities, responding to the growing public outcry over such incidents.

Ibarra, who has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him, is currently set for trial in November.