During MSNBC's State of the Union coverage, Biden campaign surrogate Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) reacted to President Joe Biden's discussion of the death of Laken Riley during the State of the Union by stating that "I wouldn't have used the word 'illegal.' I think the President, though, quickly shifted, he began talking about immigrants right after that." And that "it's unfortunate that Republicans are trying to create wedges, especially on the issues around immigration." He also said, "Marjorie Taylor Greene is a disgrace, and the fact she pulled that stunt, wore that hat was so disrespectful. She should not have been allowed to do that."