In a shocking act of targeted violence, alleged gunman Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old Chicago resident and reported member of the communist front group Party for Socialism and Liberation, opened fire outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., killing two Israeli Embassy staffers before being apprehended. Video footage captured Rodriguez shouting “Free, free Palestine!”—echoing the same extremist rhetoric heard at far-left protests across U.S. campuses—as police detained him. An eyewitness reported Rodriguez also threw down a red keffiyeh and chanted, “There is only one solution, Intifada revolution,” a clear call for violent uprising against Israel.
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— Reza Chowdhury (@RezaC1) May 22, 2025
The attack occurred just steps from the FBI’s Washington Field Office, with law enforcement swiftly responding to the scene. According to reports, Rodriguez initially entered the museum under the guise of seeking shelter, claiming he needed water and a “safe space” before revealing his true intentions by brandishing the keffiyeh and launching into pro-Palestinian slogans. Police later confirmed Rodriguez led them to the discarded weapon used in the attack.
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— Matthew Foldi (@MatthewFoldi) May 22, 2025
Israel's ambassador to the US says one of the victims had just bought a ring to propose in Jerusalem.
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— Alexander Nazaryan (@alexnazaryan) May 22, 2025
While the mainstream media has been quick to amplify narratives of “right-wing extremism,” this attack exposes the dangerous radicalism festering within far-left movements. Rodriguez’s ties to the Party for Socialism and Liberation—a group notorious for its anti-Israel agitation and support for Hamas—should be front-page news. Yet, predictably, liberal outlets are downplaying the ideological motivations behind this bloodshed, opting instead for vague descriptors like “isolated incident.”
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith provided an update on the Israeli couple who were murdered tonight in D.C.
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— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) May 22, 2025
The victims, identified as a young Israeli couple on the brink of engagement, were ruthlessly gunned down in what Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter described as a “brutal act of hatred.” The male victim had reportedly purchased an engagement ring, planning to propose next week in Jerusalem—a heartbreaking detail the left-wing media will likely ignore as they scramble to sanitize Rodriguez’s extremist background.
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— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) May 22, 2025
President Trump’s Strong Leadership Contrasts with Liberal Weakness
Ambassador Leiter confirmed he spoke with President Donald Trump following the attack, underscoring the administration’s unwavering support for Israel. Trump’s decisive stance against terrorism and his commitment to law and order stand in stark contrast to the left’s appeasement of radical elements. While Democrats and their media allies have spent years dismissing concerns over anti-Semitic violence within far-left circles, this attack proves the deadly consequences of their negligence.
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— Reza Chowdhury (@RezaC1) May 22, 2025
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino assured the public that the investigation is progressing, stating: “Early indicators are that this is an act of targeted violence. Our FBI team is fully engaged and we will get you answers as soon as we can.” Meanwhile, interim U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, a Trump appointee, was seen at the press conference, signaling the administration’s hands-on approach to delivering justice.