Trump blames Joe Biden for Boulder attack, promises to secure borders and expel 'anti-American radicals'

BOULDER, COLORADO: President Donald Trump has issued his first public response following the horrifying firebombing attack in Boulder on Sunday, June 1.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump condemned the assault on pro-Israel demonstrators and blamed it on former President Joe Biden's immigration policies, vowing to intensify his crackdown. 

The suspect, identified as Mohamed Sabry Soliman, reportedly used a homemade flamethrower to attack a group marching in support of Israeli hostages. According to Mediaite, Soliman had overstayed his visa prior to the assault, which left eight people, ages 52 to 88, seriously injured, with one in critical condition.

Donald Trump criticizes Joe Biden's immigration policies after Boulder attack

In a Truth Social post on June 2, Donald Trump condemned the Boulder attack as "horrific" and declared that such violence "will not be tolerated" in the US. He blamed the incident on former President Joe Biden’s immigration policies.

He shared, "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."

Trump vowed to tighten his immigration agenda, writing, “He must go out under “TRUMP” Policy. Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law.”

He stressed the importance of border security and called for the deportation of “illegal, anti-American radicals.” Trump added, "This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland."

 The 47th president also expressed sympathy for those affected, saying, “My heart goes out to the victims of this terrible tragedy, and the Great People of Boulder, Colorado!”

According to the arrest affidavit, Soliman claimed in an interview with federal and local law enforcement that he "wanted to kill all Zionist people and wished they were all dead."

The US Attorney for the District of Colorado J Bishop Grewell shared in a press conference on Monday, June 2, "He wanted them all to die. He had no regrets and he would go back and do it again. No one should ever be subjected to violence of any kind," as per Politico.

He added, "But our laws recognize that such violence is particularly pernicious when somebody is targeted because of their race, their religion, or their national origin.”

Online debate erupts over Trump’s response to Boulder attack

As Donald Trump issued his first statement following the Boulder attack, it sparked widespread debate online, with some users criticizing his remarks while others voiced support for his condemnation of Joe Biden. 

One user wrote, "No, it happened on Trump's watch so it's his responsibility." A commenter shared, "The buck still stops with Biden. Trump just takes them and stuffs it in his pocket."

A speaker claimed, "Trump's watch. Trump's responsibility. Period."

A social media user shared, "Trump dismantles the FBI’s anti-terrorism unit. Blames the following terrorist attack on Biden." A supporter of Trump wrote, "I'm glad you support the deportations."

One agreed with Trump's claim, "Open borders has been a disaster for 🇺🇸."

Another Trump supporter tweeted on X, "He is in the country because of Joe Biden’s open border. Today he committed an act of terror in Boulder Colorado. Democrats voted for this."

Another X user explained, "The man who committed the horrific atrocity in Boulder was an illegal who entered the country under Biden. The catastrophic damage this regime has caused America and its citizens is innumerable. Tribunals must be convened now."

A social media user wrote, "And just like that, Biden’s border policies delivered a terrorist straight to Boulder. The cost of “compassion” keeps getting people killed."

The last user added, "A terror attack was committed in Boulder, Colorado by an illegal alien. 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."

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