‘Will not be tolerated’: President Trump condemns Colorado attack, points finger at Biden’s ‘open border policy’

“Yesterday’s horrific attack in Boulder, Colorado, WILL NOT BE TOLERATED in the United States of America,” Trump posted on Monday.

He said Soliman “came in through Biden’s ridiculous open border policy” and added: “He must go out under ‘TRUMP’ Policy.”

A Homeland Security official confirmed Sabry Soliman entered the US in August 2022 on a non-immigrant visa and was granted a two-year work authorisation in March 2023. That visa expired earlier this year.

Trump wrote, “Acts of terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This is yet another example of why we must keep our borders secure and deport illegal, anti-American radicals from our homeland.”

He ended his post by saying, “My heart goes out to the victims of this terrible tragedy, and the great people of Boulder, Colorado.”

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt supported the president’s remarks in an interview with Fox News, describing the incident as “an act of despicable evil.” She said the president would ensure that Soliman, and anyone in the country illegally who engages in terrorism, would be held fully accountable.

“It is a privilege, not a right, to enter the United States of America,” Leavitt said. “We are not going to allow people who are pushing anti-American values and especially engaging in acts of violence to remain in our country. Your visa will be revoked, and you will be deported.”

The Islamic Center of Boulder condemned what it called a “targeted act of violence,” saying in a statement: “Such actions have no place in the Boulder community. Hate and violence oppose our values and are a threat to all Americans.” The statement called on the public to support the victims and reject attempts to divide the community. It also emphasised the importance of protecting First Amendment rights, including freedom of assembly and expression, for all people regardless of their background.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the incident as “a vicious terror attack against peaceful people,” according to the Associated Press. He said he and his wife were praying for the recovery of those injured.