Biden Expresses Regret for 'Illegal' Comment, Sparks Immigration Debate

The president's apology for his language in the State of the Union address ignites discussions on immigration policy and terminology.

President Joe Biden expressed regret for using the term 'illegal' to refer to the suspect in Laken Riley's murder during his State of the Union address, stating he should have used 'undocumented'.
The mispronunciation of Laken Riley's name by Biden as 'Lincoln Riley' led to confusion and criticism, with USC coach Lincoln Riley mistakenly trending on social media.
The controversy has sparked a broader debate on immigration policy and the language used to describe undocumented immigrants, with both criticism and support for Biden's subsequent apology.
The incident has become a focal point in the ongoing discussion about border security and the treatment of undocumented immigrants in the United States.
Biden's comments and the subsequent backlash highlight the politically charged nature of immigration issues and the sensitivity around terminology.