The family of murder victim Ruby Garcia has categorically denied claims made by former President Donald Trump that he had a conversation with them. During a rally in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Trump cited Garcia’s death, allegedly at the hands of an undocumented migrant, to criticize President Joe Biden’s border security policies. However, Ruby Garcia’s sister, Mavi Garcia, contradicted Trump’s assertions, stating that no contact had been made between the former president or his campaign team and their family.

Mavi Garcia accused Trump of exploiting her sister’s death to further his political agenda, emphasizing that the tragedy should not be used to demonize illegal immigrants or to push for stricter border control measures. She criticized Trump’s focus on crimes committed by undocumented individuals while ignoring those perpetrated by American citizens.

The incident has intensified the ongoing debate over immigration and border security in the United States, especially amid stalled bipartisan efforts in Congress to address these issues. The controversy over Trump’s claims and the family’s rebuttal highlights the political tension surrounding the discourse on crime, immigration, and policy-making in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election.