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1. Trump honors Angel families at the White House
In a White House ceremony on Monday, Trump signed a presidential proclamation recognizing Feb. 22 as National Angel Family Day. The term “angel family” refers to those whose children and family members were brutally murdered by illegal immigrants.
Multiple members of angel families delivered remarks at the event, including the mother of Laken Riley, a college student murdered by an illegal immigrant two years ago. Riley’s mother, Allyson Phillips, remembered her daughter as “the most responsible, hard-working, kind, selfless, beautiful Christian.”
Laura Wilkerson, whose son, Joshua, was killed by an illegal immigrant over a decade ago, praised Trump for his promise as a first-time presidential candidate to “never forget” what happened to her son. Stressing that she cannot “understand the spiritual battles that swirl around the office of the presidency and the man who owns that office,” Wilkerson asked God to “breathe a fresh breath of air through this administration.”
As he introduced two mothers whose daughters were also murdered by criminal illegal immigrants, Trump said: “Your daughters would be unbelievably proud, and they are as they look down. I’m sure they’re looking down. They’d be very proud of you, and they’re thanking you right now for your courage.”
After Trump signed the proclamation, images of over 60 people killed as a result of crimes committed by illegals appeared on a screen. The ceremony concluded with members of the United States military singing “Amazing Grace.”
Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com
