Grand Rapids, Michigan – The family of Ruby Garcia, a homicide victim, disputes former President Donald Trump’s claim that he spoke with them after using her name at a recent event in Michigan. Despite Trump’s statements, Garcia’s sister, Mavi Garcia, confirmed that neither she nor her immediate family had any communication with the former president regarding their loss.
During a speech in Grand Rapids, Trump highlighted Garcia’s tragic death and used it as a platform to criticize illegal immigration. Police categorized the incident as a domestic dispute, stating that the suspect, who entered the country illegally from Mexico, was involved in a relationship with Garcia.
In his address, Trump pointed fingers at President Joe Biden, attributing Garcia’s death to the suspect re-entering the U.S. after being deported during Biden’s administration. However, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement spokesperson clarified that the suspect had re-entered the country at an undisclosed time and location.
While Trump claimed to have conversed with some members of Garcia’s family, there is no confirmation from the family that such discussions took place. Trump shared anecdotes about Garcia’s personality, describing her as a young woman with a vibrant presence, but he seemed uncertain about her age, fluctuating between stating she was 25 or 17 years old.
The Trump campaign declined to address the family’s contradiction directly, maintaining that they do not disclose information about private meetings unless authorized by the families involved. Despite Trump’s statements, the Garcia family stands firm in their assertion that they have had no contact with the former president.
In the wake of this controversy, questions arise about the accuracy of Trump’s claims and the use of personal tragedies for political gain. The conflicting narratives surrounding Garcia’s death shed light on the sensitive nature of immigration debates and the ethical considerations of involving victims’ families in public discourse.