
The grieving mother of Jocelyn Nungaray, a 12-year-old girl tragically killed by illegal migrants, is taking a stand. She recently joined Donald Trump’s campaign, criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris for failing to reach out after her daughter’s death.
At a glance:
- Alexis Nungaray, Jocelyn’s mother, slammed Harris for not offering her condolences after Jocelyn’s death, blaming the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies.
- The alleged killers, illegal migrants from Venezuela, had been released with court appearance notices before the crime occurred.
- Nungaray praised Trump and Senator Ted Cruz for their support and accepted an invitation to the White House if Trump wins in 2024.
On Friday, October 25, 2024, Alexis Nungaray joined former President Donald Trump in Austin, Texas, to speak about her daughter Jocelyn’s tragic death. Jocelyn, who was only 12 years old, was found murdered on June 17 after she went to a local convenience store. According to investigators, she was assaulted and killed by two illegal migrants from Venezuela—Johan José Martínez-Rangel, 22, and Franklin José Peña Ramos, 26. Both had been apprehended previously but were released with notices to appear in court, a point of contention for critics of the administration’s immigration policies.
During a news conference at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Nungaray expressed her disappointment that Vice President Kamala Harris never reached out with condolences. She criticized Harris, attributing her daughter’s death to the Biden administration’s immigration policies. “Kamala Harris has never reached out to me, just even as a human, to give her condolences,” she said. The grieving mother added that Harris has not offered a sincere apology for her role in shaping the current border situation.
The Vice President addressed Jocelyn’s death during a recent interview on Fox News, expressing sorrow for the loss but not directly apologizing. “I am so sorry for her loss,” Harris said, before shifting the conversation to criticize Trump’s lack of involvement in immigration solutions.
At the event, Alexis Nungaray also extended gratitude to Trump and Senator Ted Cruz for their support during her family’s ordeal. Trump, in response, invited her to join him for lunch at the White House if he secures the presidency in 2024. The event took place ahead of a larger rally that Trump held in Austin later that evening. Meanwhile, Harris was also in Texas, focusing her speeches on abortion rights while avoiding the topic of border security—something Trump did not hesitate to highlight in his critique of the Vice President.