George Takei Responds To Speaker Johnson On Social Media
The tragic story of 22-year-old University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been making headlines after she was allegedly killed by 26-year-old illegal alien Jose Antonio Ibarra. The incident has sparked outrage and raised many questions about the effectiveness of President Joe Biden's immigration policies.
According to reports, Ibarra was able to enter the country due to the lax border policies implemented by the Biden administration. As a result, Riley's death could have been prevented. The incident has drawn condemnation from many, including House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA), who has called out Biden for failing to enforce the law.
In a statement, Johnson expressed his condolences to Riley's family and friends and called on President Biden to take action in securing the border. He also criticized the current administration's handling of illegal immigration, noting that many criminals have been able to enter the country because of their policies.
Every parent, and every American, is saddened—and outraged—to hear about the loss of University of Georgia student Laken Riley. Our prayers are with her family and friends as they mourn this tragedy.
The brutal murderer who took the life of Laken was one of the millions of… https://t.co/rlNr9J6sU4
— Speaker Mike Johnson (@SpeakerJohnson) February 24, 2024
The sentiment echoed by Johnson resonated with many Americans who are also fed up with the ongoing border crisis. Representatives from the House Republican party have vowed to continue fighting for a return to law and order to prevent similar tragedies from happening again.
However, the issue of securing the border has been a controversial one, with Democrats accusing Republicans of being racist whenever they bring it up. This was evident in George Takei's (best known for his role as "Lt. Sulu" in Star Trek) response to Johnson's statement on Twitter.
I know your type of politician. Men like you smeared my community during World War II by preying upon people’s fears of others who didn’t look like them. It led to the internment and 125,000 shattered lives. Never again. https://t.co/5C370wzuWR
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 24, 2024
In his tweet, Takei accused Johnson of smearing his community (presumably the Asian-American community) and stirring up fear against people who look different, citing the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. Takei also urged President Biden to close the border, seemingly suggesting that it is closed-minded politicians like Johnson who were responsible for the internment of Japanese-Americans.
However, Takei's response has not been well-received, with many pointing out that it was actually Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt who signed the executive order for the internment of Japanese-Americans. Others highlighted the fact that Takei seemed more focused on making the issue about race and himself instead of showing empathy for the victim's family and addressing the real problem at hand.
.@GeorgeTakei
You know so well that it was FDR and the Dems who were responsible for the Japanese internment.It is the same Dems who are putting Americans in harm’s way today by allowing illegals and criminals coming into our country!!
— Xi Van Fleet (@XVanFleet) February 25, 2024
Indeed, the focus should be on preventing further tragedies like Laken Riley's death, rather than deflecting the issue and making it about political agendas or personal grievances. The fact remains that illegal immigration has been a long-standing problem, and the current administration's policies have only exacerbated it.
As the debate over immigration policies continues, it is essential to remember that there are real consequences to the decisions made by politicians. The death of Laken Riley is not just a statistic; it is a heart-wrenching loss for her family and friends. It is a reminder that something needs to be done to address the border crisis before more innocent lives are lost.