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Brother of Cop Allegedly Murdered by Illegal Immigrant: 'It Felt Good' When Trump Addressed Family

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Reggie Singh, brother of slain California police officer Ronil Singh, said he appreciated President Donald Trump mentioning his family during an Oval Office address earlier this week concerning border security.

Singh also joined the president in a roundtable discussion in McAllen, Texas on Thursday.

In a Fox News interview the previous night, Singh said, “It felt good that, you know, something is being done. Ronil is not coming back. But if we could do something about it, and save other lives, law enforcement, any family, you know, we definitely don’t want any other family to go through what we are going through right now.”

“So, President Trump is addressing the issue. And I just hope that it will be taken care of,” Singh added. “If we make our immigration law stricter, if we take action and not allow an illegal immigrant to get a second chance, I think we could minimize the crime rate we are having.”

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Paulo Virgen Mendoza — a Mexican national in the United States illegally and a suspected gang member — was arrested and charged for gunning down officer Ronil Singh during a traffic stop on December 26. He had two prior arrests for driving under the influence.

Singh, 33, left behind a wife and five-month-old son.

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Trump spoke about the killing during his Oval Office address Tuesday night, saying, “America’s heart broke the day after Christmas when a young police officer in California was savagely murdered in cold blood by an illegal alien, who just came across the border. The life of an American hero was stolen by someone who had no right to be in our country.”

The president went on to cite other specific examples of Americans being brutally murdered by illegal aliens in California, Georgia and Maryland.

“Over the last several years, I’ve met with dozens of families whose loved ones were stolen by illegal immigration,” Trump said. “I’ve held the hands of the weeping mothers and embraced the grief-stricken fathers. So sad. So terrible. I will never forget the pain in their eyes, the tremble in their voices, and the sadness gripping their souls.”

Trump appeared emotionally moved when Reggie Singh spoke of his brother’s death during a roundtable discussion in McAllen, Texas on Thursday.

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“The way he was killed, what my family’s going through right now, I do not want any other family law enforcement person to go through that,” Singh said. “Whatever it takes to minimize, put a stop to it, my family fully supports it.”

He then began to cry as he recounted his brother’s funeral and picking up his nephew. “Looking at the 5-month-old baby looking for his dad, no one should ever have to go through that on Christmas day,” Singh reiterated as his voice cracked.



When he finished speaking, Trump reached over and grabbed his arm and said, “We’re with you.”

The president also hugged Singh and joined others in giving him a standing ovation for so bravely sharing his story, so soon after his brother’s death.

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Randy DeSoto has written more than 2,000 articles for The Western Journal since he joined the company in 2015. He is a graduate of West Point and Regent University School of Law. He is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths" and screenwriter of the political documentary "I Want Your Money."
Randy DeSoto is the senior staff writer for The Western Journal. He wrote and was the assistant producer of the documentary film "I Want Your Money" about the perils of Big Government, comparing the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. Randy is the author of the book "We Hold These Truths," which addresses how leaders have appealed to beliefs found in the Declaration of Independence at defining moments in our nation's history. He has been published in several political sites and newspapers.

Randy graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in political science and Regent University School of Law with a juris doctorate.
Birthplace
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Nationality
American
Honors/Awards
Graduated dean's list from West Point
Education
United States Military Academy at West Point, Regent University School of Law
Books Written
We Hold These Truths
Professional Memberships
Virginia and Pennsylvania state bars
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Politics, Entertainment, Faith




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