“To Ashli’s family and friends, please know that her memory will live on in our hearts for all time,” Trump said. “Ashli served our country in the United States Air Force for 14 years, where she was a security forces airman and eventually went on to achieve the rank of senior airman. She defended our nation overseas including in Iraq to fight in the war on terror.”

“On that horrible day of January 6, Ashli arrived at the United States Capitol,” he continued. “She was shot and tragically killed. Today would’ve been her birthday. Happy birthday Ashli.”

Trump went on to say that he has spoken to Babbitt’s husband and mother, and called for the investigation of her death to be reopened. The Justice Department closed the close in April, saying they would not criminally prosecute the officer who shot her due to “insufficient evidence.”