CNN has declined a contentious advertisement targeting President Joe Biden. The ad, produced by the organization Building America’s Future, attributes the tragic demise of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley to the president’s immigration policies. An undocumented immigrant tragically killed Riley.
The $700,000 advertisement was set to be broadcast during Thursday night’s State of the Union address. Fox News, MSNBC, and Newsmax agreed to air it. However, CNN chose not to broadcast it, stating that it does not wish to participate in politically charged advertisements.
The ad suggests that Biden’s approach towards border control has led to a significant influx of undocumented immigrants in the United States, which they argue is detrimental to American citizens. The ad’s creators assert that if not for Biden’s lenient stance on immigration, Riley might still be alive today.
The advertisement states: “Laken Riley should have been able to go on a run in broad daylight without being murdered by an illegal immigrant. But Joe Biden promised not to deport illegal immigrants.”
Riley’s unfortunate death has rekindled discussions about illegal immigration and its impact on American citizens. She was killed by 26-year-old Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant who had been residing in the U.S. since September 2022. Despite being arrested for injuring a child in New York City, Ibarra was released before any action could be taken regarding his immigration status.
Building America’s Future argues that stricter immigration laws could have prevented this tragedy from happening.
In their ad, Building America’s Future holds Biden’s immigration policies responsible for Riley’s death. They highlight that Ibarra was arrested for endangering a child in New York City but was released before any action could be taken against his illegal status. The ad questions how many more individuals like Ibarra have been set free due to the current immigration policies.
CNN refused to run this ad… probably because it would hurt Biden too much pic.twitter.com/ZvlrJzHgh1
— Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) March 9, 2024
Political strategist Phil Cox expressed disappointment with CNN’s decision not to air the advertisement. He believes that by not airing the ad, CNN is failing to inform the public about the consequences of current immigration policies.
CNN defended its decision, stating that it is part of their policy not to broadcast political ads that could be seen as divisive or inflammatory. A spokesperson from CNN stated, “We do not accept false or misleading advertisements, including those that exploit sensitive topics for political gain.” The spokesperson also mentioned that CNN consistently rejects political ads from both major parties.
Despite this, Building America’s Future remains committed to their message and believes that CNN’s refusal is an attempt to shield Biden’s image. They argue that there is a concerted effort between Biden and CNN, and accuse the network of suppressing information beneficial to the President. Cox reiterated that their group will continue to raise awareness about the risks of open borders and the impact on American citizens.
The unfortunate death of Laken Riley has reignited debates about immigration policies and their impact on the safety of American citizens. CNN’s decision not to air the ad has added more fuel to these discussions. While CNN maintains a neutral stance on political matters, its refusal to air the ad has led to accusations of censorship and bias. As the debate continues, attention remains focused on the tragic loss of an innocent life and broader issues surrounding U.S. immigration policies.
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