Trump-Kennedy Middle vandalism suspect sought by FBI in ice rink assault

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Surveillance video and pictures of a suspect accused of vandalizing the Trump-Kennedy Center ’s out of doors ice rink had been launched Saturday as federal authorities examine what officers described as a "focused assault."

Trump-Kennedy Middle President and Ambassador Richard Grenell shared the footage on social media and urged the general public to assist establish the suspect.

"Assist us discover this terrorist suspect who attacked the Trump Kennedy Middle," he wrote.

He added: "Discover his footwear and his umbrella."

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Surveillance photographs launched Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, present a suspect accused of vandalizing the Trump-Kennedy Middle’s out of doors ice rink. (Richard Grenell through X)

U.S. Park Police have obtained video footage, recovered what officers described as a toxic chemical container for DNA processing, and are reviewing cellphone tower information. Investigators are additionally canvassing close by cameras, together with Metro bus footage exhibiting the suspect. The FBI is helping within the investigation.

The Trump-Kennedy Middle beforehand described the incident as a "calculated, malicious assault."

Roma Daravi, vp of public relations for the Trump-Kennedy Middle, stated in an announcement to Fox Information Digital on Friday: "At present, a focused assault on the Trump Kennedy Middle vandalized and destroyed our out of doors enviornment, inflicting extreme injury that we sadly should cancel tonight’s efficiency, however we're working feverishly to finish repairs so programming can resume tomorrow."

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A break up picture offered completely to Fox Information Digital reveals a darkish substance unfold throughout the Trump-Kennedy Middle’s out of doors ice rink alongside skaters rehearsing earlier than the efficiency was canceled. Officers stated video footage has been turned over to authorities. (Courtesy of the Trump-Kennedy Middle)

She added: "We have now turned over video footage to the authorities who're investigating this calculated, malicious assault and maintain these accountable accountable."

Officers stated a brown-black substance was poured throughout the ice floor and {that a} gallon-sized container was left behind. Management described the substance as "poisonous." The precise chemical has not been publicly recognized.

The Trump-Kennedy Middle confirmed to Fox Information Digital that U.S. Park Police are investigating and surveillance video was additionally supplied to the FBI for evaluate.

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Daravi later stated authorities recovered the chemical container and are reviewing digital and cellphone information as a part of the probe.

In a separate put up linking to Fox Information Digital's unique reporting on the incident, Grenell wrote:

"That is so unhappy & pointless— @TheDemocrats have been calling artists urging them to cancel and attacking the Middle continuous. It’s a calculated marketing campaign. And now they've mentally unstable individuals taking motion – and vandalizing the Middle. We’ve seen critical loss of life threats and fixed harassment. Commonsense Democrats should communicate up earlier than this violence takes a life."

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No suspect has been publicly recognized. Authorities haven't publicly launched a motive.

The vandalism compelled the cancellation of a scheduled efficiency on the out of doors rink.

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Officers beforehand said that violence "is not going to be tolerated" and stated these accountable can be held accountable.

The board of trustees voted unanimously in December 2025 to rename the power "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Middle for the Performing Arts."