In a poignant address at the Republican National Convention (RNC), Michael Morin, brother of the late Rachel Morin, held the Biden-Harris administration's border policies accountable for his sister's tragic demise.
The theme of the night was "Make America Safe Again," and Morin's speech was a powerful testament to the perceived dangers of open borders.
According to Newsweek, Morin, aged 40, delivered an emotional speech, criticizing the portrayal of open borders as compassionate and virtuous. He argued, "But there is nothing compassionate about allowing violent criminals into our country and robbing children of their mother. My sister's death was preventable."
Rachel Morin, a 37-year-old resident of Maryland, was allegedly assaulted and murdered by Victor Martinez Hernandez, a 23-year-old undocumented immigrant, while out for a run in August 2023. After an extensive 10-month search, Hernandez was apprehended at a bar in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 14. He is currently facing charges of first-degree rape and first-degree murder and is set to be extradited to Maryland for prosecution.
Michael Morin referred to Hernandez as a "monster" and lamented the loss of safety and tranquility that the trail, where his sister was allegedly murdered, once represented for his family. He expressed his disappointment with the current administration, claiming that neither President Joe Biden nor Vice President Kamala Harris had reached out to his family following his sister's death. In contrast, he praised former President Donald Trump for his empathy and leadership, stating, "He cared. That is leadership, and we need real leadership back in the White House."
The RNC stage was graced by other US citizens sharing their heart-wrenching stories, all aimed at reinforcing the night's theme. Anne Fundner, a bereaved mother, blamed the Biden-Harris administration for her son's death due to fentanyl-laced pills, a consequence, she believes, of their open border policies. She held the Democrats accountable for the loss of "innocent children" and called for their removal from office.
The focus then shifted to New York District Attorney Alvin Bragg, who Madeline Brame, mother of a veteran stabbed to death in Harlem in 2018, accused of being lenient on crime. Her criticism of Bragg, who is involved in Trump's various legal battles, was met with thunderous applause.
Erin Koper, president of the Allegheny County Council of Republican Women, attributed the alleged increase in crime in her community to local Democrats and their soft-on-crime policies. She shared her personal experiences of fear and insecurity, a result of the chaos she believes these policies have caused.
Michael Coyle, a Philadelphia resident who documents his community's struggle with the opioid epidemic on his "Kensington Beach" Instagram account, blamed the Biden-Harris administration for the influx of fentanyl at the border. He praised Trump as "a leader who will end the urban nightmare."
Coyle painted a grim picture of Kensington, which he referred to as one of the "worst neighborhoods in America," where the streets are plagued by drugs and the residents live in fear. He expressed his frustration with politicians who only seem to care during election years or high-profile visits. His Instagram page, he said, is his way of shedding light on the harsh realities of his neighborhood.
As the RNC continues, more stories like these are expected to emerge, highlighting the perceived failures of the current administration and the need for a return to conservative leadership. The question remains whether these narratives will resonate with voters and influence the upcoming elections.
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