Trump hailed as a 'true leader' for calling mom of Rachel Morin who was murdered by an illegal immigrant

WASHINGTON, DC: Former President Donald Trump has reached out to Patty Morin, the mother of Rachel Morin, who was allegedly raped and murdered by an illegal immigrant from El Salvador.

Patty Morin expressed that she was "deeply touched" by Trump's "honest compassion" during their phone conversation on Thursday, June 20.

Patty Morin 'deeply touched' by Donald Trump's compassionate call

The call came after Patty criticized President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security chief for referring to her daughter as an “individual” killed by a suspected gang member.

Rachel, a 37-year-old mother of five, was murdered last August while hiking in Harford County, Maryland.

“I am deeply touched by President Trump’s kindness and concern,” Patty expressed in a statement about the call. “He was genuine and truly wanted to know how our family was coping. He asked about Rachel and showed honest compassion for her untimely death. His words brought comfort to me during this very difficult time,” reported New York Post.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Harford County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI, arrested Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, 23, on Friday for Rachel’s murder.

Martinez-Hernandez, an undocumented immigrant, had crossed the border illegally four times last year and was wanted for assaulting a mother and young girl during a home invasion in Los Angeles. His arrest has reignited debates over the security of the southern border.

Martinez-Hernandez, who was arrested at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, faces charges of first-degree murder and first-degree rape in Rachel’s death.

Calls for border security reform

Randolph Rice, the Morin family’s attorney, emphasized that Rachel’s death should serve as a wake-up call for lawmakers to address border security issues.

“The need to take immediate action at the border and shutting down the unrelenting flow of illegal immigrants is common sense policy because it protects Americans from future crimes,” Rice stated. “If we can prevent even one murder by an illegal immigrant, then it is well worth it.”

Earlier in the week, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appeared on CNN and was asked about Rachel’s murder and the criticisms linking it to the administration’s policies.

Mayorkas referred to Rachel as “the individual,” prompting Patty to appear on Fox News the next day, condemning the DHS chief’s choice of words.

“It totally depersonalizes her and makes her an object,” Patty asserted. She also revealed that no one from the Biden administration had reached out to her family since the arrest of her daughter’s alleged killer. 

Netizens erupt with praise for Donald Trump's compassionate call to grieving mother

Amid news of former President Trump’s heartfelt call to Patty, internet has voiced strong support for the presumptive GOP nominee and criticism of President Biden.

A social media user tweeted, "A man of the people."

Another added, "Trump calls..as he always does..He cares about the people...Biden wouldn't..he has no back bone..that is why he can barely walk..."

A third said, "Meanwhile Biden is talking to Hollywood elites."

A fourth claimed, "No president has ever cared about the people more than this man. He is dragged constantly FOR US and for us alone."

"Nothing from @POTUSor @VP and @SecMayorkas calls her an “individual” would not even say her name Absolutely disgusting behavior by all three," asserted a user.

"That is a true leader and a man. While the current POTUS is getting sleep and medically regulated for a debate!!!!" read a tweet.

"He is a real President, not like the bum in the WH that created this problem, and who has blood on his hands," penned an individual.

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