# The Cost of Open Borders: Joe Abraham’s Story | The Riley Gaines Show

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Podcast: [The Riley Gaines Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-riley-gaines-show-6461689)
Published: 2026-02-27T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The government’s first priority is to protect its citizens, but what happens when that system fails? Joe Abraham joins Riley Gaines to share the heartbreaking story of his daughter, Katie, who was killed in a preventable tragedy involving an illegal alien in a sanctuary state. In this moving interview, Joe discusses the unthinkable horrors his family faced after losing both his father and daughter within weeks. He exposes the lack of accountability from Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, the impact of sanctuary city policies, and his personal meeting with Donald Trump regarding Angel Families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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