A horrific act of violence unfolded in Boulder, Colorado, last night when Mohamad Soliman, a terror suspect, hurled Molotov cocktails at a crowd of pro-Israel protesters, including children, during a vigil to free hostages. The attack, which sent shockwaves through the community, has been unequivocally labeled a “targeted terror attack” by the FBI, with Director Kash Patel confirming agents were on the scene within hours. But while the federal response was swift, the Boulder Police Department’s statement has sparked outrage among conservatives, who see it as a textbook example of “woke” denialism in the face of clear evidence.
We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available. @FBI
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) June 1, 2025
The details are chilling. Soliman, dressed as a landscaper to blend in, pretended to observe the vigil before launching his attack.
Ian Miles Cheong shared a photo of the suspect on X, showing a man in a black-and-white checkered shirt, his expression cold and calculated. Cheong’s post, which has garnered over 2 million views, details how Soliman threw firebombs at the crowd, injuring multiple people. The FBI’s classification of the incident as terrorism aligns with reports from Reuters, which noted that Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn arrested a male suspect after calls reported someone “setting people on fire.” For Trump supporters, this is exactly the kind of decisive action they voted for—a no-nonsense approach to domestic terrorism.
But the Boulder PD’s statement, shared by Amuse on X, has lit a fire of its own. Instead of condemning the attack outright, the department’s response focused on “community safety” and avoided labeling Soliman’s actions as terrorism, a move that critics like Israel75 on X slammed as cowardly. “Man shouting ‘end Zionists’ goes and lights Jews on fire in Boulder, Colorado. CNN’s reaction? Hey, hey, hey. This is way too early to ascribe motive,” they tweeted, highlighting the media and local authorities’ reluctance to call a spade a spade. For many, this hesitation is infuriating, especially given the FBI’s clear stance.
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NEW: Witnesses give horrific accounts of the “targeted terror attack” in Boulder, Colorado, say the suspect “had an accent.”
Witnesses say the man was setting victims on fire.
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— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) June 1, 2025
The incident has reignited debates over hate crimes and radicalization in America. County Local News reported that Soliman’s arrest has raised concerns about safety and anti-Semitism, particularly as the attack targeted a Jewish group near a walk to remember Israeli hostages. For conservatives, the Boulder PD’s statement is a betrayal of justice, a refusal to confront the obvious. As one X user put it, “They won’t even say the word terrorism—disgraceful.” With Soliman in custody and facing severe charges, the nation watches to see if accountability will finally match the crime.
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