US politicians, Jewish teams condemn 'horrifying' Boulder terror assault: 'Vile, antisemitic act of terror'

[ad_1] U.S. lawmakers, Trump administration officers and Jewish teams have been amongst those that condemned the fear assault that left eight folks injured in Boulder, Colorado , on Sunday, calling it a "monstrous assault" and an "act of vile antisemitism."

Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, was arrested on the scene, after he allegedly set victims on fireplace as they peacefully rallied on behalf of Israeli hostages nonetheless held by Hamas in Gaza. Soliman was heard yelling "Free Palestine" and different criticisms of Israel throughout the assault.

Soliman, an Egyptian nationwide, entered the U.S. in 2022 with authorization however has since overstayed his visa, in keeping with authorities. Native and federal legislation enforcement proceed to research the assault.

"My ideas and prayers exit to the individuals who have been injured by this heinous and focused act on the Jewish neighborhood," Colorado Democrat Gov. Jared Polis, who's Jewish, mentioned in a press release. "Boulder is powerful. We now have overcome tragedies collectively and can get via this collectively as a neighborhood."

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Boulder police taped off an space close to the crime scene. (KDVR)

"Because the Jewish neighborhood reels from the current antisemitic murders in Washington, D.C., it's unfathomable that the neighborhood is going through one other antisemitic assault right here in Boulder on the eve of the vacation of Shavuot," he continued. "A number of people have been brutally attacked whereas peacefully drawing consideration to the plight of hostages who've been held by Hamas terrorists for 604 days. Hate is unacceptable in our Colorado for all, and I condemn this act of terror. The suspect ought to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the legislation."

The governor mentioned he's working intently with native and federal legislation enforcement following Sunday's assault. Colorado Democrat Lawyer Common Phil Weiser, who can also be Jewish, mentioned the assault seems to have been motivated by hate.

Colorado's Democrat Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper each slammed the assault as a show of hate in opposition to the Jewish neighborhood.

"My ideas are with the victims of the horrifying terror assault that occurred this afternoon in Boulder," Bennet mentioned. "Hate and violence of any sort won't be tolerated in Colorado."

"Hate of any sort has no residence in Colorado," Hickenlooper wrote. "We’re monitoring the reviews of a horrific terror assault in Boulder this afternoon. Our ideas are with the victims and their family members."

Senate Minority Chief Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who's Jewish, described the assault as a "vile, antisemitic act of terror" and stressed that antisemitism "has no place in America."

"Lower than two weeks after the horrific antisemitic assault on the Capitol Jewish Museum in DC — and after two relentless years of surging antisemitic assaults throughout the nation— the Jewish neighborhood is as soon as once more shattered by ache and heartbreak," Schumer mentioned in a press release. "Tonight, a peaceable demonstration was focused in a vile, antisemitic act of terror. As soon as once more, Jews are left reeling from repeated acts of violence and terror."

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"When antisemitism is allowed to fester, when it spreads unchecked, and when too many look the opposite method, historical past has proven us the place it leads: to hatred, to violence, to terror," he continued. "Tonight is Shavuot—a sacred vacation of studying, renewal, and unity. Hundreds of Jews all over the world will get up to this horrific information, simply as they did after October 7. For a lot of, it’s been over 600 days of unrelenting worry and trauma."

Schumer added: "Antisemitism, plain and easy, has no place in America. I'm praying for the victims’ restoration and am in contact with the FBI as we intently monitor the state of affairs."

Home Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., mentioned this "violent, antisemitic assault is heartbreaking and deeply disturbing" and that he's praying for the victims and for legislation enforcement "to ship swift justice."

"Terrorist sympathizers have made it clear they are going to do something to try to silence the Jewish folks and those that help Israel," Johnson wrote. "We CANNOT and WILL NOT allow them to win."

Home Minority Chief Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., mentioned the Jewish neighborhood in America has as soon as once more turn into the goal of a horrific, antisemitic assault."

"As residents of Boulder gathered on the eve of the vacation of Shavuot to boost consciousness for the hostages nonetheless being held captive in Gaza, the peacefulness of their meeting was shattered," he mentioned. "Our heartfelt prayers are with all of our Jewish brothers and sisters impacted by this unconscionable act of terror, and we thank legislation enforcement for his or her swift response. Antisemitism has no place in our nation or wherever all through the world. It have to be crushed. We stand with the Jewish neighborhood as we speak and all the time."

New York Metropolis mayor Eric Adams known as the assault an "act of horrific, vile antisemitism and terrorism."

Police cordon off downtown following an incident involving a number of accidents that the FBI is investigating as an act of terror on June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado. (Picture by Chet Unusual/Getty Photos)

"One other act of horrific, vile antisemitism and terrorism in our nation, as a person violently attacked a peaceable crowd in Boulder, Colorado, gathered to name for the discharge of the hostages nonetheless held in Gaza since Hamas’ terror assaults on October 7, 2023," the Democratic mayor mentioned. "Whereas we see no nexus to NYC at the moment, the NYPD is growing assets at spiritual websites all through our metropolis forward of the sacred vacation of Shavuot out of an abundance of warning. We won't relaxation till we root out this unacceptable violence and rhetoric from our communities."

A number of Trump administration officials condemned the assault and gave updates on the federal investigations.

"We're conscious of and absolutely investigating a focused terror assault in Boulder, Colorado," FBI director Kash Patel mentioned. "Our brokers and native legislation enforcement are on the scene already, and we are going to share updates as extra info turns into obtainable."

"DHS is monitoring the terrorist assault in Boulder, Colorado," Division of Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem mentioned. "We're working with our interagency companions, together with the FBI, and can share extra info as quickly because it turns into obtainable. We're praying for the victims and their households. This violence should cease."

Stephen Miller, White Home deputy chief of employees for coverage and Homeland Safety advisor, mentioned he's praying "for the victims of the evil and monstrous assault in Boulder, Colorado."

Varied Jewish teams additionally sounded off after the assault in Colorado on Sunday, with Israeli-American Council CEO Elan Carr saying it was a "horrific assault on peaceable demonstrators who have been strolling in a march to commemorate and demand the discharge of hostages."

Legislation enforcement officers dressed up in protecting gear to research an assault on the Pearl Road Mall, Sunday, June 1, in Boulder, Colorado. (AP)

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"I am not suggesting the reply is censorship, however now we have to know that hateful phrases that demonize Jews immediate folks to take violent motion and commit homicide," Carr informed Fox Information Digital. "We have seen this over and time and again, and it occurred as we speak, and it occurred just a few days in the past, and if we do not cease this, it should occur once more. That is an absolute outrage that now we have people who find themselves being poisoned by vicious ideology."

The American Jewish Committee mentioned the incident represented "one other vile assault in opposition to Jews in America."

"Lower than two weeks after the horrific murders in D.C., an attacker in Colorado firebombed a bunch calling for the discharge of the 58 Israeli hostages who've been held by terrorists in Gaza for 604 days," the group mentioned in a press release. "This hatred is a harmful poison, and we want everybody to face up with us in opposition to it. Sufficient is sufficient."