South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette told Newsmax on Thursday that when it comes to illegal immigration, “we didn’t need more laws, we just needed a new president.”

Last Wednesday, 21-year-old Nathaniel “Nate” Baker was killed during a hit-and-run on the University of South Carolina’s campus. Police have charged 21-year-old Rosali Fernandez Cruz with the death in addition to other charges.

Columbia Police have said that Fernandez Cruz is an illegal migrant and Evette pointed out the damage done by the previous administration’s open border policies, saying “we can’t sugar coat it anymore.”

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