On June 3, 2025, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a special press conference in response to the terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado. The incident shocked the public when an Egyptian man, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, used a Molotov cocktail and a homemade flamethrower to attack a pro-Israel rally, injuring 13 people, including a Holocaust survivor.

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During the press conference, Ms. Leavitt not only condemned the violence but also strongly criticized the immigration policies under the Biden administration. She said that allowing Soliman to enter and remain in the United States had facilitated the attack. Soliman entered the United States on a B-2 tourist visa in August 2022, applied for asylum in September, and was granted work authorization in March 2023. However, after his visa expired in February 2023, he remained in the United States illegally.

“Rather than deport this dangerous individual, the Biden administration has allowed him to remain and work in our country,” Leavitt said. “President Trump has warned for years about the consequences of uncontrolled immigration policies, and this is a clear demonstration of those concerns.”

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Leavitt stressed that under President Trump, the administration will not tolerate acts of terrorism and will take strong measures to protect national security. She said Soliman’s family, including his wife and five children, were detained and could be deported overnight. The move has been controversial, with some arguing that it violates due process and human rights.

The attack has sparked outrage in the community and in the political world. Colorado Governor Jared Polis condemned the violence and said that “hate has no place in Colorado.” President Trump also condemned the incident and called for increased border controls to prevent extremists from entering the United States.

Karoline Leavitt’s press conference reflects the Trump administration’s hardline stance on immigration and national security. The Boulder attack is not only a tragedy for the victims, but also a reminder of the challenges of controlling immigration and preventing future terrorist threats.