In a recent campaign event at Strath Haven Middle School in Wallingford, Pennsylvania, President Joe Biden sarcastically addressed his confrontation with congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene during his State of the Union (SOTU) address. Biden described his encounter with Greene as his "usual warm reception" from her.

During the SOTU speech, Biden highlighted the failure of a bipartisan bill aimed at implementing stricter immigration measures, which was rejected by Republicans. However, his speech was abruptly interrupted by Georgia Representative Greene, who drew attention to the tragic death of Laken Riley, an Augusta University student killed by a non-U.S. citizen in February.

Wearing a T-shirt that bore the phrase "Say Her Name," Greene repeatedly voiced the phrase to Biden as he discussed the immigration bill. When Biden mentioned Riley's name, Greene interjected, stating that the student was killed by an "illegal." The president acknowledged her interruption, saying, "But how many thousands of people are being killed by legals? To her parents, I say, my heart goes out to you, having lost children myself. I understand."

Riley's body was discovered near a lake on the University of Georgia campus on February 22. A day later, law enforcement charged Jose Antonio Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela, with her murder. According to arrest affidavits obtained by The New York Times, Ibarra allegedly used an object to assault Riley before dragging her body to a wooded area. There is no indication that they knew each other.

While addressing the incident, Michael Tyler, Biden's campaign communications director, expressed that it may have been challenging to hear the president's message amidst the continuous heckling by Marjorie Taylor Greene. Tyler emphasized Biden's commitment to fixing the immigration system, rejecting cruelty, and condemning the hateful extremism promoted by individuals like Donald Trump and Greene.

Tyler further stated that the campaign is campaigning against a man (referring to Trump) who promised actions such as separating children from their mothers, erecting mass deportation camps, and ending birthright citizenship. He criticized the usage of hate as a main currency in politics.

Following the SOTU address, a video clip capturing the moment when Biden was interrupted by Greene and his subsequent reaction went viral on social media. In the clip, Biden appears shocked while the camera pans to Greene, who is seen wearing a Make America Great Again cap. As Biden made a face, Greene grimaced before turning away.

The confrontation between Biden and Greene has sparked discussions around immigration policy and the role of extremism in politics. As the dialogue continues, both politicians will face further scrutiny regarding their respective stances on these pressing issues.