Trump to Honor Angel Families at the White House; Ceremony Set to Be Streamed Live

Trump to Honor Angel Families at the White House; Ceremony Set to Be Streamed Live

President Trump is holding a remembrance ceremony at the White House to honor angel families, a gathering that organizers say will recognize relatives of people killed by undocumented or illegal immigrants. The event is expected to begin at 10 a. m. ET and will be available to watch live.

Angel Families ceremony details

The White House ceremony is described as a remembrance for families who have lost loved ones to crimes committed by undocumented or illegal immigrants. The program is scheduled to start at 10 a. m. ET. Attendees and speakers are expected to include relatives of victims; public coverage has highlighted specific families who will be present.

Who is expected to attend and who will be honored

Organizers will honor families who have had loved ones killed by undocumented immigrants. Public materials identify the mother of Laken Riley among those who will be honored. Additional families named for the event include relatives of Laken Riley and Rachel Morin, among others who lost family members in such incidents.

The event follows a presidential designation of Feb. 22 as "Angel Family Day" intended to honor those whose family members were killed by illegal immigrant criminals. The designation and the remembrance ceremony are being presented as connected public gestures to recognize affected families.

What to expect and next steps

The ceremony will be available to watch live, and organizers indicate the program will be streamed for public viewing. Coverage of the event notes that it is a developing story and that updates will follow as more information becomes available. Separately, a public poll question has been circulated asking whether President Trump's immigration policies have made communities safer.

  • Event type: White House remembrance ceremony honoring angel families.
  • Start time: Expected to begin at 10 a. m. ET.
  • Public availability: Event will be available to watch live.
  • Notable honorees: Families of Laken Riley and Rachel Morin are identified among attendees.
  • Related action: Feb. 22 designated as "Angel Family Day. "

This article is based on live event notices and contemporaneous coverage; details may evolve as the ceremony proceeds and additional announcements are made. The situation is developing and will be updated.