In a recent interview with MSNBC, President Joe Biden expressed regret over using the word "illegal" to describe the undocumented immigrant who is charged with the murder of 22-year-old nursing student, Laken Riley, in Georgia. The President admitted his mistake during an interview on the campaign trail in Georgia, where he was questioned about his response to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's heckling.

Host Jonathan Capehart brought up Biden's use of the term "illegal" to refer to the suspect, prompting him to clarify his stance. The President responded, stating, "An undocumented person. And I shouldn't have used 'illegal.' It's 'undocumented.'"

This marks a reversal from Biden's statement on Friday when he was asked about any regrets over using the term "illegal." On that occasion, the President was at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and responded, "Do you regret using the word 'illegal' to describe immigrants last night, sir?"

During his State of the Union speech on Thursday night, Biden referred to the suspect, Jose Antonio Ibarra, as "an illegal," highlighting the fact that he had previously been arrested by federal authorities after crossing the border from Venezuela. Ibarra has been charged with the murder of nursing student Laken Riley. Notably, Biden did not mention Riley's case during his MSNBC interview.

Biden tried to clarify his intentions during his speech to Congress, explaining that he wanted to emphasize the differences between his rhetoric and that of former President Donald Trump regarding immigration. The President pledged not to "treat any of these people with disrespect" and distanced himself from Trump's derogatory comments, such as referring to immigrants as "vermin" and "polluting the blood."

While Biden expressed his belief that immigrants are vital to America's growth and acknowledged their contribution to the country, he maintained the importance of border control and ensuring a more orderly flow of immigration.

In the same interview, Biden also addressed the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and his stance on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's actions. When asked about his "red line" with Netanyahu, the President confirmed that the invasion of Rafah would be considered a red line. However, he made it clear that the defense of Israel remains a critical priority for him and that he will not abandon the country.

Biden emphasized the need to avoid a high number of casualties among Palestinians while pursuing Hamas, citing figures showing that over 30,000 people in Gaza, according to the Hamas-run Health Ministry, have already lost their lives.

As the President continues to navigate challenging domestic and international issues, his regret over his choice of words regarding undocumented immigrants highlights his commitment to a more compassionate and respectful approach to immigration policy.