Colorado Terror Suspect Given Work Permit by Biden Admin: Stephen Miller
The Colorado terror attack suspect was living in the country illegally and granted a work permit by President Joe Biden's administration, according to senior White House official Stephen Miller.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman was arrested after a Boulder vigil for hostages still being held in Gaza was attacked with incendiary devices on Sunday, injuring several people.
"A terror attack was committed in Boulder, Colorado by an illegal alien," Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff for policy, wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
"He was granted a tourist visa by the Biden Administration and then he illegally overstayed that visa. In response, the Biden Administration gave him a work permit."
He added: "Suicidal migration must be fully reversed."
Sunday's attack occurred during a peaceful weekly walk to show solidarity with hostages still being held in Gaza by Hamas, and to advocate for their release.
It comes after two Israeli embassy staff members were killed in a shooting in Washington D.C. in May.
Eight victims, aged between 52 and 88, were wounded and hospitalized after Soliman allegedly used a "makeshift flamethrower" and threw "an incendiary device" into the crowd, according to Boulder Police.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Mark Michalek said that the suspect was reportedly heard shouting "Free Palestine" during the incident.
A senior White House official told Newsweek that President Donald Trump has "been briefed" on the attack.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis wrote on X: "As the American Jewish community continues to reel from the horrific antisemitic murders in Washington, D.C., it is unfathomable that the Jewish community is facing another terror attack here in Boulder, on the eve of the holiday of Shavuot no less. Several individuals were brutally attacked while peacefully marching to draw attention to the plight of the hostages who have been held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza for 604 days. I condemn this vicious act of terrorism, and pray for the recovery of the victims."
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino wrote on X: "FBI personnel are on the scene in Boulder, Colorado, along with local law enforcement. We are investigating this incident as an act of terror, and targeted violence. All of the necessary assets will be dedicated to this investigation. If you have any investigative tips please contact the FBI. And if you aided or abetted this attack, we will find you. You cannot hide."
The FBI and local law enforcement are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism and inquiries remain ongoing.
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