Trump Made One Private Call Before Debate – You Need To Know

Before the presidential debate on Thursday, former President Donald Trump was still engaging in actions typical of a sitting president.

In the minutes leading up to the debate, Trump called the mother of a young girl who was allegedly murdered by two undocumented immigrants. In contrast, President Joe Biden spent the previous week preparing in seclusion, resulting in what The New York Post described as one of the worst debate performances in history.

Jocelyn Nungaray’s mother, whose 12-year-old daughter was tragically killed by two undocumented immigrants released during Biden's administration, was “shocked” to receive Trump’s call just 10 minutes before the debate, as reported by The Post.

Victoria Galvan, mother and close friend of Alexis Nungaray, was present when Trump called. Galvan recounted that Trump told Alexis he typically wouldn’t speak to anyone before such an important event.

“He said, ‘I’m about to go on for a debate,’” Galvan shared with The Post. “He expressed his condolences and promised to follow up with her.”

“He wanted to convey that he was praying for Alexis and thinking of her. He mentioned he’d reach out again in a few days,” Galvan continued. “We were all really surprised.”

After the call, Galvan and the mother reflected on how Jocelyn would have been astonished by the former president’s concern for her case.

Christine Nunez, a cousin of Jocelyn’s grandmother, told The Post at Earthman Resthaven Funeral Home and Cemetery, where Jocelyn’s service was held, that her perspective on immigration had changed following the tragedy.

“I used to sympathize with immigrants, but this incident made me reconsider who should be allowed in,” she said. “Not all are bad—there are good people—but they need to secure the borders and scrutinize each individual.”

“She had so much ahead of her; she was vibrant and independent,” Nunez added.

Tyrone Jones, another mourner, expressed that the government must better regulate who enters the country. “It’s heartbreaking that a life was lost like this,” Jones remarked.

“She was energetic and made others laugh,” said January Revada, the 12-year-old’s school advisor. “She cared about her studies and had many friends,” noted Erie Benson, a school secretary.

One suspect, Franklin Jose Pena Ramos, 26, appeared in Harris County Criminal Court and revealed he was wearing an ankle monitor during the alleged crime. The monitor was placed on him after his capture by Border Patrol and subsequent release. ICE stated that Ramos “entered the U.S. without inspection, parole, or admission by an immigration officer.”

Ramos, along with 21-year-old Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, the second suspect, was accused of planning to flee town, according to Judge Josh Hill during Monday’s proceedings.