Exploring rhetorical correlations across specific events on Fox News:

• 1.  Biden Delivers State of the Union Address
  During President Joe Biden's 2024 State of the Union address, a remark regarding the murder of Laken Riley drew attention when he referred to the undocumented immigrant alledgedly responsible for the killing, "An Illegal." The left was quick to provide critique of the President’s language, while those on the right used the opportunity to criticize the president and further the associations of immgration and violent crime.

• 2. Trump Guilty on All Counts In Hush Money Trial
  On May 30, 2024, former President Donald Trump was found guilty of criminal charges related to a hush money payment made during the 2016 presidential campaign. The case centered around an alleged scheme to suppress damaging information that could have harmed Trump's candidacy. The charges stemmed from a $130,000 payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, who claimed she had an affair with Trump years earlier. Prosecutors argued that the payment, made by Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen, was an illegal contribution to his campaign, intended to influence the election outcome by preventing Daniels from speaking out. The court found Trump guilty of conspiracy and financial violations, citing the intent to hide the payment and its role in the election. Trump denied any wrongdoing, claiming the payment was a personal matter. The verdict marked a significant legal setback for Trump, who faced other ongoing legal challenges at the time.

• 3. Biden Administration Announces “Keeping Families Together”
  On June 18, 2024, President Joe Biden announced a new initiative titled "Keeping Families Together," aimed at strengthening the U.S. immigration system while prioritizing family unity. The plan addressed the separation of families at the U.S.-Mexico border, a contentious issue that has garnered widespread criticism in recent years. Under the initiative, the administration would implement measures to prevent family separations, improve processing times for asylum seekers, and provide more support for migrant families in detention. Additionally, the policy would include increased legal pathways for family reunification and better coordination with community organizations to ensure that children and parents remain together during the immigration process. The announcement was part of the Biden administration's broader effort to reform the immigration system and provide humane treatment to migrants.