Tragic Shooting Near Jewish Museum Sparks Outrage: President Trump Calls for Action

In a shocking incident, two Israeli Embassy staffers were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington. President Trump condemned the act as anti-Semitism, calling for an end to hatred and radicalism in the U.S. The FBI and local authorities are investigating the shooting as a hate crime. Prominent figures, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Israeli officials, have expressed outrage and called for justice. The American Jewish Committee has also voiced its sorrow over the tragic event. This incident raises serious concerns about safety and anti-Semitic violence in the country.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 22, 2025, 12:28 IST

Shooting Incident Outside Jewish Museum

Washington: President Donald Trump has vehemently denounced the shooting that resulted in the deaths of two staff members from the Israeli Embassy outside the Capital Jewish Museum late Wednesday night, labeling it an act of anti-Semitism.

The victims, a male and female employee of the embassy, were shot by an unknown assailant as they left the museum, as reported by the US Homeland Security.

Authorities have confirmed the fatalities and initiated a multi-agency investigation, treating the incident as a hate crime driven by anti-Semitic motives.

Trump expressed his outrage on Truth Social, stating, “These horrible DC killings, based obviously on anti-semitism, must end, now! Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the USA. Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen! God Bless You all!”

Secretary of State Marco Rubio also condemned the violence, calling it a “brazen act of cowardly, anti-Semitic violence,” and vowed to ensure that those responsible would face justice.

US Ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, described the incident as a “horrific act of terror,” noting that Attorney General Pam Bondi was present at the scene shortly after the shooting.

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, condemned the attack as a “depraved act of anti-Semitic terrorism,” asserting that targeting the Jewish community is a serious violation.

He expressed trust in US authorities to respond decisively and reaffirmed Israel's commitment to safeguarding its citizens and representatives worldwide.

Tal Naim Cohen, spokesperson for the Israeli Embassy in Washington, stated, “We have full faith in law enforcement authorities on both the local and federal levels to apprehend the shooter and protect Israel’s representatives and Jewish communities throughout the United States.”

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that his office, located near the shooting site, is working closely with the Metropolitan Police Department. He urged the public to pray for the victims and their families, promising updates as information becomes available.

The American Jewish Committee (AJC), which had hosted an event at the museum that evening, expressed its sorrow over the incident, stating, “At this moment, as we await more information from the police about exactly what transpired, our attention and our hearts are solely with those who were harmed and their families.”