
During the State of the Union address, President Biden covered various topics, including a mention of Lakin Riley, a young woman reportedly murdered by an undocumented immigrant. However, Biden mistakenly referred to her as Lincoln Riley, prompting criticism from the victim's family.
Despite the error, Biden did not publicly apologize to the Riley family. Instead, he expressed regret for using the term 'illegal' to describe the alleged killer, emphasizing the importance of inclusive language. This incident highlighted the ongoing debate surrounding immigration policies and terminology.