A gunman shot two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum during an event. The shooter, identified as 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez, was heard chanting "Free, free Palestine" after the attack. President Trump labeled the violence as stemming from antisemitism, while DC Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized the city's condemnation of such acts. The incident highlights ongoing tensions and violence against the Jewish community amid rising antisemitism. Rodriguez's swift arrest, alongside details of his disposing of the weapon, raises questions about the motivations and implications of such acts in society.
President Trump called the shooting "based obviously on antisemitism," indicating the underlying motivations for the attack by the shooter.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser stated, "I want to be clear that we will not tolerate this violence or hate in our city," reflecting the administration's stance against such acts.
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