A peaceful demonstration turned violent when antisemitic sentiments took center stage in a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado, with President Donald Trump blaming Joe Biden’s border policies.
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Mohamed Sabry Soliman allegedly hurled firebombs at demonstrators while shouting “Free Palestine,” injuring six people who had gathered to call for the release of hostages in Gaza.
FBI officials are now investigating the incident as an act of terrorism with ideological motivations.
The violent attack occurred at Pearl Street Mall during an event organized by ‘Run For Their Lives,’ a group advocating for Israeli hostages held in Gaza.
Soliman, armed with a makeshift flamethrower and incendiary devices, targeted the peaceful protesters, causing serious burns to several victims before being apprehended at the scene.
Following the attack, police evacuated several blocks and conducted thorough searches for additional threats.
President Trump quickly condemned the violence and connected it directly to the previous administration’s immigration policies.
“Yesterday’s horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America. He came in through Biden’s ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly. He must go out under ‘TRUMP’ Policy,” he claimed.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 2, 2025
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed the severity of the incident, stating: “This act of terror is being investigated as an act of ideologically motivated violence based on the early information, the evidence, and witness accounts.”
The Bureau has already determined that Soliman acted alone, though officials noted the troubling rise in ideologically motivated violence across the country.
Moreover, the DOJ has joined in condemning the attack, acknowledging a disturbing pattern of increased violence targeting Jewish Americans.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has sparked demonstrations across the United States.
Law enforcement officials have promised that Soliman will face serious charges and be held fully accountable for the violence.
Meanwhile, the attack has renewed calls from conservatives for stronger border security measures and more thorough vetting of individuals entering the country.
Many Trump supporters pointed to this incident as evidence that the previous administration’s lenient border policies created vulnerabilities that put American citizens at risk.
As the investigation continues, President Trump’s administration has pledged to implement stronger border control measures and expand efforts to identify and remove dangerous individuals who threaten American communities.
The Boulder attack has become a reminder of the real-world consequences of immigration policies that prioritize openness over security and the importance of protecting American citizens from foreign threats that cross the borders.
