President Donald Trump announced that February 22 will be recognized as National Angel Family Day, honoring victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants and their families. In his remarks, the president referenced the murder of a 22-year-old nursing student in Georgia and highlighted legislation he signed into law aimed at removing illegal alien criminals from the United States.
“Different legal roadblocks. It was incredible. We got it done, and I’m doing it today. February 22 is going to be national Angel Family Day. Very important. So many incredible family members and friends, parents and children on February 22 two years ago, a brilliant 22 year old nursing student named Lincoln hope Riley went out for a run on a college campus in Georgia. Lincoln was viciously attacked, brutally beaten and murdered by an illegal alien gang member who the last administration, heartlessly released into our country. No problems. Let them in. They let in everybody. They didn’t check anybody. They let in everybody.”
The president’s statement referenced the killing of Laken Hope Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student who was attacked while running on a college campus in Georgia on February 22 two years ago.
Trump described Riley as “a brilliant 22 year old nursing student” and said she was “viciously attacked, brutally beaten and murdered by an illegal alien gang member.”
Trump also pointed to the Laken Riley Act, which he said was among the first bills he signed after returning to office.
“Among the first bills I signed into law after taking office last year, was the lake and Riley act so proud of it to ensure illegal alien criminals are rapidly removed from the United States of America. If that’s okay with the media, that bill has already been really playing a big role in the life of our country. It’s resulted in over 21,000 illegal alien arrests, 21,000.”
According to the president, the legislation was designed to ensure that illegal alien criminals are removed swiftly from the country. He stated that the measure has resulted in more than 21,000 arrests of illegal aliens.
Trump said the designation of February 22 as National Angel Family Day is intended to recognize families who have lost loved ones in crimes committed by individuals who were in the country unlawfully.
He characterized the day as “Very important” and referenced “so many incredible family members and friends, parents and children.”
The president’s remarks tied the commemoration to broader immigration enforcement efforts undertaken during his administration.
He said the Laken Riley Act has played “a big role in the life of our country” and cited the arrest figures as evidence of its impact.
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National Angel Family Day will now be observed annually on February 22, marking the anniversary of Riley’s death and honoring families affected by similar crimes.