A shocking act of targeted violence unfolded in Washington, D.C., Wednesday night when Elias Rodriguez, a 30-year-old Chicago man with alleged ties to far-left extremist groups, gunned down two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum before being apprehended by police.
Video footage captured Rodriguez shouting, “Free, free Palestine!”—a chilling echo of the anti-Israel rhetoric that has dominated radical protests on college campuses. An eyewitness reported that Rodriguez also threw a red keffiyeh on the ground and chanted, “There is only one solution, Intifada revolution,” a clear incitement to violence against Jews.
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— Reza Chowdhury (@RezaC1) May 22, 2025
Here is Elias Rodriguez's bio on the History Makers websitehttps://t.co/bmp4sCFJo1 https://t.co/nPp4Ou0yFM pic.twitter.com/BB6Eqz27m9
— Matthew Foldi (@MatthewFoldi) May 22, 2025
The victims, identified as a young Israeli couple about to become engaged, were mercilessly cut down in what appears to be a politically motivated assassination. Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter revealed that the male victim had recently purchased an engagement ring, planning to propose next week in Jerusalem—a dream now shattered by left-wing extremism.
D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith provided an update on the Israeli couple who were murdered tonight in D.C.
She stated that the shooter is 30-year-old Elias Rodrigues of Chicago, who is now in custody. pic.twitter.com/pKXA9R9HBm
— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) May 22, 2025
Liberal Media’s Silence Speaks Volumes!
While conservatives and law enforcement officials swiftly condemned the attack, the liberal media has been predictably slow to label this act of terrorism what it is—a direct result of the hateful, anti-Israel rhetoric pushed by far-left activists and their enablers in the Democratic Party. Where was the outrage when Rodriguez, reportedly a member of the communist-aligned Party for Socialism and Liberation, openly called for violent “Intifada” against Jews? Instead of holding radical ideologies accountable, the left continues to downplay threats while smearing conservatives as the real danger.
President Donald Trump, ever the strong leader, wasted no time in addressing the attack. Ambassador Leiter confirmed he had spoken with Trump, who vowed justice for the victims and their families. Unlike the weak leadership of past administrations, Trump understands that terrorism—whether foreign or domestic—must be met with unyielding force.
According to this witness, Elias Rodriguez confessed to the double homicide. Another witness says that the victims were executed from behind. pic.twitter.com/3jqUpARmnp
— Marina Medvin 🇺🇸 (@MarinaMedvin) May 22, 2025
A Suspect Steeped in Extremism
Rodriguez’s background reveals a disturbing pattern of left-wing radicalism. Reports indicate he was a staffer for The History Makers, a Chicago-based leftist organization, and had ties to far-left militant groups. His actions were not random but deliberate—an ideological attack on Jews and American allies.
Israel's ambassador to the US says one of the victims had just bought a ring to propose in Jerusalem.
“We won’t be afraid — together we will overcome moral depravity,” Yechiel Leiter said after two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead in Washington.https://t.co/sWkTQ0pm3Y pic.twitter.com/rWFxetPClE
— Sky News (@SkyNews) May 22, 2025
Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino confirmed that Rodriguez is being interrogated by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, emphasizing that this was “an act of targeted violence.”
The subject is currently being interviewed by DC Metro in conjunction with our FBI JTTF team.
The US Attorney’s office is on scene with me, and our WFO management team, at the Washington Field Office reviewing the evidence to determine additional actions.
The shooting…
— Dan Bongino (@FBIDDBongino) May 22, 2025
Yet, how many more attacks will it take before the left acknowledges the danger of its own radical base?
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
Do not let this low life go. Execute this piece of crap.
Was shooting tied to So African visit since So Africa is Anti Israel