Jun 2, 2025 - Politics & Policy

Trump blames Biden's border policies for Boulder attack

April Rubin

A street is seen with cars parked on either side and trees surrounding them. A robot is seen in the middle — Anti-bomb robotics are put into place following the attack in Boulder, Colorado, on June 1. Photo: Chet Strange/Getty Images

President Trump used Sunday night's attack in Boulder, Colorado, to tout his administration's anti-immigration policies and bash former President Biden.

The big picture: The suspect entered the U.S. and sought asylum during Biden's term, but he's currently staying in the country illegally, per the Department of Homeland Security.

The suspect, 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, entered the U.S. in August 2022 on a B2 visa that expired in February 2023, according to Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin. He filed for asylum in September 2022.

What he's saying: "He came in through Biden's ridiculous Open Border Policy, which has hurt our Country so badly," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday.

"He must go out under 'TRUMP' Policy. Acts of Terrorism will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the Law."
"This is yet another example of why we must keep our Borders SECURE, and deport Illegal, Anti-American Radicals from our Homeland."

Driving the news: Multiple people were left with burns on Sunday near a rally calling for the release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza.

No victims died as of Monday morning.

State of play: Trump has targeted undocumented immigration throughout his term with mass deportations, limiting asylum and working to end birthright citizenship.

He's repeatedly bashed Biden, accusing his predecessor of causing the shortcomings that his policies are purportedly addressing.

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