US President Donald Trump has condemned the fatal shooting of two Israeli embassy staff members outside a Jewish Museum in Washington on Wednesday evening. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump denounced the killings as acts of antisemitism, calling for an immediate end to such violence.
“These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW! Hatred and radicalism have no place in the United States,” Trump said. He extended his condolences to the victims’ families, expressing sadness over the tragedy.
The attack occurred near the intersection of Third Street and F Street NW, close to Georgetown University Law School and the FBI’s Washington field office. The Metropolitan Police Department has confirmed that a suspect is in custody, with Police Chief Pamela Smith stating the suspect shouted “Free Free Palestine” during his arrest. The victims were identified as Israeli Embassy staff attending an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the museum.
