Karoline Leavitt Gives Rachel Morin’s Mother, Patty, Lectern To Tell Her Heartbreaking Story
Washington, DC — In an emotional and powerful White House briefing today, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt provided Patty Morin, mother of Rachel Morin, the platform to share the devastating story of her daughter’s brutal murder by an illegal immigrant.
Leavitt opened the briefing by strongly condemning current immigration policies and highlighting the tragic consequences faced by American families due to illegal immigration and inadequate border security. She emphasized President Trump’s commitment to deporting violent criminals and accused Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democrats of prioritizing political interests over citizens’ safety.
Patty Morin courageously stepped up to the podium, detailing the graphic and heartbreaking circumstances surrounding her daughter Rachel’s murder in August 2023. Rachel, a 37-year-old mother of five, was brutally attacked while walking a familiar trail near her home in Maryland by Victor Martinez, an illegal immigrant from El Salvador.
In chilling detail, Patty described how Martinez violently assaulted Rachel, causing devastating injuries before dragging her into a culvert, brutally raping, and ultimately strangling her. Patty recounted, “He dragged her 150 feet, blood gushing from her head… he threw her against the wall and raped her. There wasn’t one inch of her body that didn’t have some kind of injury.”
Fighting through tears, Patty spoke passionately, pleading for increased security and stricter immigration enforcement. She questioned the logic behind Senator Van Hollen’s recent trip to El Salvador to advocate for an illegal immigrant’s release, expressing her anguish and frustration. “Why does that person have more right than my daughter or my grandchildren?” she demanded, highlighting the devastating impact of her loss.
Patty’s powerful testimony moved those in attendance, emphasizing her experience not as a political issue, but as a desperate plea to protect American lives and families. “This is about protecting our children,” Patty declared emphatically. “It’s about national security, protecting Americans, protecting our children.”
Leavitt concluded by praising Patty Morin’s bravery and reaffirming President Trump’s commitment to securing the nation’s borders and ensuring that tragedies like Rachel Morin’s never happen again. Patty’s compelling and heartbreaking story resonated deeply, amplifying calls nationwide for a stronger, safer America.
