Cabot Phillips

Absolutely.

Absolutely.

Yeah, on Wednesday night, the American Jewish Committee was hosting a celebration at the Capitol Jewish Museum just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol. As the event ended, a lone gunman was waiting. He opened fire, killing 26-year-old Sarah Milgram and 30-year-old Yaron Lashinsky, both of whom worked at the Israeli embassy and were also in a relationship.

Yeah, on Wednesday night, the American Jewish Committee was hosting a celebration at the Capitol Jewish Museum just blocks away from the U.S. Capitol. As the event ended, a lone gunman was waiting. He opened fire, killing 26-year-old Sarah Milgram and 30-year-old Yaron Lashinsky, both of whom worked at the Israeli embassy and were also in a relationship.

According to family members, Yaron had purchased an engagement ring last week. He planned to propose to Sarah next week on a trip to Jerusalem. Shortly after opening fire at the gunman, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez entered the museum and told attendees to call the police. Footage taken at the scene shows him holding up a red keffiyeh, and while he was handcuffed, he chanted two words.

According to family members, Yaron had purchased an engagement ring last week. He planned to propose to Sarah next week on a trip to Jerusalem. Shortly after opening fire at the gunman, 30-year-old Elias Rodriguez entered the museum and told attendees to call the police. Footage taken at the scene shows him holding up a red keffiyeh, and while he was handcuffed, he chanted two words.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the incident was an act of terrorism, but officials now believe that Rodriguez did act alone. Shortly before the attack took place, Rodriguez published a manifesto online titled, quote, Escalate for Gaza, Bring the War Home. In recent years, Rodriguez was heavily involved in far-left political activism.

FBI Director Kash Patel said the incident was an act of terrorism, but officials now believe that Rodriguez did act alone. Shortly before the attack took place, Rodriguez published a manifesto online titled, quote, Escalate for Gaza, Bring the War Home. In recent years, Rodriguez was heavily involved in far-left political activism.

For example, he took part in numerous anti-Israel marches and demonstrations, and he worked at times with the PSL, or Party for Socialism and Liberation.

For example, he took part in numerous anti-Israel marches and demonstrations, and he worked at times with the PSL, or Party for Socialism and Liberation.

Right. So following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7th and the subsequent military response by Israel, we've seen an unprecedented uptick in antisemitic violence and harassment here stateside. And Jewish leaders have long been warning that growing pro-Hamas sentiment on college campuses and in the media would inevitably lead to attacks like this one.

Right. So following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7th and the subsequent military response by Israel, we've seen an unprecedented uptick in antisemitic violence and harassment here stateside. And Jewish leaders have long been warning that growing pro-Hamas sentiment on college campuses and in the media would inevitably lead to attacks like this one.

To that point, here's Jonathan Epstein, a recent graduate of Columbia University who was a witness to last night's shooting, talking with CNN.

To that point, here's Jonathan Epstein, a recent graduate of Columbia University who was a witness to last night's shooting, talking with CNN.

Now, we spoke with Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Here's what he had to say about that connection between campus protests and the violence we saw this week.

Now, we spoke with Mark Dubowitz, the CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Here's what he had to say about that connection between campus protests and the violence we saw this week.

And the Trump administration also says the Democrat Party's embrace of these pro-Hamas activists has contributed to the rise in anti-Semitism we've seen. Here's White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt responding to a question yesterday from Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan.

And the Trump administration also says the Democrat Party's embrace of these pro-Hamas activists has contributed to the rise in anti-Semitism we've seen. Here's White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt responding to a question yesterday from Daily Wire White House correspondent Mary Margaret Olihan.

And for their part, Israel expressed shock and outrage at the attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu called it, quote, the terrible price of anti-Semitism and wild incitement against Israel.

And for their part, Israel expressed shock and outrage at the attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu called it, quote, the terrible price of anti-Semitism and wild incitement against Israel.