By Nick Kangadis, MRC TV, January 29, 2025
Talk about a heartbreaking and heartwarming moment all rolled into one.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed the Laken Riley Act into law in front of Republican politicians that championed the bill and in front of Laken Riley’s family.
In a press conference where Riley’s mother, Allyson Phillips, made remarks, she thanked multiple senators, as well as Trump. Phillips even went so far as to praise the president for quickly fulfilling the promises he made to them.
“We also want to thank President Trump for the promises he made to us,” Phillips said. “He said he would secure our borders and that he never would forget about Laken — and he hasn’t. He is a man of his word. We trust that he will fight for the American people.” ….