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Mollie Tibbetts murder sparks lawmakers' demands for 'justice,' comparison to Kate Steinle case
The arrest of a 24-year-old illegal immigrant in the murder of
University of Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts sparked both mournful — and fiery — responses from politicians on Tuesday, as they pleaded with Congress to do more to protect U.S. citizens. Investigators identified Tibbetts' suspected killer as Cristhian Bahena Rivera, an illegal immigrant from Mexico who is believed to have been living in the area around Brooklyn, Iowa, for four to seven years. Speaking at a rally in West Virginia, the president says the death of the Iowa student by an illegal immigrant suspect should never have happened. President Trump, while in West Virginia speaking at a rally, said Tibbetts' murder "should have never happened." "You heard about today with the illegal alien coming in, very sadly, from Mexico and you saw what happened to that incredible, beautiful young woman?" Trump asked. "Should have never happened. Illegally in our country." Vice President Mike Pence said he was "heartbroken" by the news of Tibbetts' brutal slaying and offered prayers for the young woman's family and close friends "in this time of unimaginable grief." Pence called for "justice" after police announced Rivera's arrest. Vice President Mike Pence ? @VP · Aug 21, 2018 Heartbroken by the news about Mollie Tibbetts. Mollie was an amazing young woman and we are praying for her parents, brothers & friends in this time of unimaginable grief…. http://dailycaller.com/2018/08/21/il...igrant-mollie- tibbetts/?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Twitter&utm_campaign =engagement … Illegal Immigrant Charged With Murder Of Iowa College Student Mollie Tibbetts She vanished on July 18 dailycaller.com Vice President Mike Pence ? @VP We commend the swift action by local, state, & federal investigators working in Iowa in apprehending an illegal immigrant, who’s now charged with first-degree murder. Now, justice will be served. We will never forget Mollie Tibbetts. 3:12 PM - Aug 21, 2018 10.8K 4,501 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy "We commend the swift action by local, state, & federal investigators working in Iowa in apprehending an illegal immigrant, who’s now charged with first-degree murder. Now, justice will be served. We will never forget Mollie Tibbetts," Pence continued in a tweet. Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said she expressed condolences to Tibbetts' family earlier Tuesday, declaring "justice had just begun" after the arrest of Rivera. Gov. Kim Reynolds ? @IAGovernor · Aug 21, 2018 Replying to @IAGovernor Over the past month, thousands of Iowans searched and prayed for Mollie’s safe return. Now, we are called to come together once again to lift up a grieving family. The search for Mollie is over, but the demand for justice has just begun. Gov. Kim Reynolds ? @IAGovernor As Iowans, we are heartbroken, and we are angry. We are angry that a broken immigration system allowed a predator like this to live in our community, and we will do all we can bring justice to Mollie’s killer. 2:21 PM - Aug 21, 2018 1,706 1,116 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy "As Iowans, we are heartbroken, and we are angry. We are angry that a broken immigration system allowed a predator like this to live in our community, and we will do all we can bring justice to Mollie’s killer," Reynolds, a Republican, added in a tweet. "My heart hurts for Mollie’s family. Prayers. ??," U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley tweeted after Tibbetts' dad, Rob, confirmed the student's body had been found. Nikki Haley ? @nikkihaley My heart hurts for Mollie’s family. Prayers. ?? Washington Post ? @washingtonpost Mollie Tibbetts has been found dead a month after she vanished, authorities say https://wapo.st/2N5VoWw 7:35 AM - Aug 21, 2018 7,927 1,615 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy MOLLIE TIBBETTS, UNIVERSITY OF IOWA STUDENT FOUND DEAD: A TIMELINE OF EVENTS Fred Hubbell, a Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, tweeted that the news was "truly heartbreaking," adding that "words today will be of little comfort" to Tibbetts' loved ones. Fred Hubbell ? @FredHubbell Governor candidate, IA This is truly heartbreaking. For Mollie’s parents, her family and friends, any words today will be of little comfort. As a parent and grandparent, your worst nightmare is losing your child. 3:14 PM - Aug 21, 2018 173 39 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy "This is truly heartbreaking. For Mollie’s parents, her family and friends, any words today will be of little comfort," he tweeted. "As a parent and grandparent, your worst nightmare is losing your child." He went on to praise authorities for their "around the clock" dedication to the investigation. Fred Hubbell ? @FredHubbell Governor candidate, IA · Aug 21, 2018 Replying to @FredHubbell I know this must be an unimaginable loss. Please know our family and Iowans everywhere share your grief and are united in pursuit of justice. Fred Hubbell ? @FredHubbell Governor candidate, IA I want to commend our law enforcement officials who worked around the clock to investigate this crime. In this state, if you break the law, you will face the consequences. 3:14 PM - Aug 21, 2018 90 23 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy John Cox, a GOP candidate in California's race for governor, released a statement comparing Tibbetts' murder to the "heartbreaking death" of Kate Steinle, who was shot and killed on a San Francisco pier in 2015. Investigators said the suspect, Jose Ines Garcia Zarate, was in the U.S. illegally. A jury acquitted him of murder, manslaughter and assault last year but convicted him of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Illegal immigrant acquitted in the Kate Steinle death has accused the government of 'vindictive' prosecution. Jose Garcia Zarate's attorney Maria Belyi joins 'The Story' for an exclusive interview. "As a father of four daughters, it crushes my heart to see yet another family go through this nightmare," Cox said. "Those who want to abolish ICE need to consider the consequences of their rash proposal." He continued, "The Mollie Tibbetts case is one more tragic example of a senseless loss that never should have happened, similar to Kate Steinle’s heartbreaking death in San Francisco." Texas Governor Greg Abbott pivoted to turn Tibbetts' death into a poltical discussion, partially placing blame on sanctuary cities, though Iowa — where the 20-year-old's body was found in a field covered with corn stalks — doesn't have any designated sanctuary cities. Greg Abbott ? @GregAbbott_TX An undocumented immigrant is charged for murder of Mollie Tibbetts, the Iowa college student who went missing on July 18. This is why so many Americans are angry about sanctuary cities. It’s why Texas banned sanctuary cities. It’s about safety. #tcot https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/21/us/mo...-missing-iowa- student/index.html … 3:15 PM - Aug 21, 2018 Police to release details on missing Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts tonight Authorities in Iowa will hold a news conference Monday evening to provide "quite a bit of news" on the case of Mollie Tibbetts, the 20-year-old University of Iowa student who went missing a month ago. cnn.com 15.4K 9,218 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy "An undocumented immigrant is charged for murder of Mollie Tibbetts, the Iowa college student who went missing on July 18," Abbott, a Republican, tweeted. "This is why so many Americans are angry about sanctuary cities. It’s why Texas banned sanctuary cities." House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., also called on members of Congress, specifically Democrats, to help push forward stricter immigration legistlation. Rep. Steve Scalise ? @SteveScalise What will it take for Democrats to renounce their dangerous open borders policies and start to put American citizens first? It’s time they stop blocking common sense bills to restore the rule of law in this country before we see another senseless tragedy like this. Fox News ? @FoxNews Mollie Tibbetts' suspected murderer ID'd as Cristhian Rivera, 24, living in US illegally http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/08/21...tts-suspected- murderer-idd-as-cristhian-rivera-24-living-in-us-illegally.html … 3:23 PM - Aug 21, 2018 19.4K 12K people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy "What will it take for Democrats to renounce their dangerous open borders policies and start to put American citizens first?" Scalise asked. "It’s time they stop blocking common sense bills to restore the rule of law in this country before we see another senseless tragedy like this." Kate Steinle and now Mollie Tibbetts appear to have both been killed by illegal immigrants and are the victims of failure to enforce illegal immigration laws. #Tucker In a nod to recent comments from fellow Republicans, Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar called on Congress to help secure the border. "Securing our border is about protecting our communities, families and children from dangerous criminal activity and violence that threatens their safety. #SecureOurBorder," Gosar wrote, in part. Iowa Rep. Steve King also asked for justice to be served. Steve King ? @SteveKingIA US House candidate, IA-4 Mollie Tibbetts, our hearts are broken. We all prayed for your safe return. May you now be with the Lord and your family one day find a peace. Justice must now be served. RIP Mollie. 2:51 PM - Aug 21, 2018 4,402 1,650 people are talking about this Twitter Ads info and privacy "Mollie Tibbetts, our hearts are broken. We all prayed for your safe return. May you now be with the Lord and your family one day find a peace," he added. http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018...llie-tibbetts- murder-sparks-lawmakers-demands-for-justice-comparison-to-kate- steinle-case.html Ť |
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