According to officials from the White House, an individual linked to a deadly attack on staff from the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., is set to face charges “to the fullest extent of the law” on Wednesday.
Victims Jaron Lisinsky and Sarah Milgrim had just left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when they were shot and killed. They were preparing to get engaged in Jerusalem the following week, as mentioned by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt during a press briefing.
Authorities have arrested a 30-year-old man from Chicago, identified as Elias Rodriguez.
Leavitt stated to reporters that the “evil of anti-Semitism must be eradicated from our society.” She also relayed that she spoke with the Attorney General earlier, indicating that the Department of Justice would take strong actions against those responsible. “Under President Trump, there is no place for hatred in the United States,” she said, expressing condolences for the victims and their loved ones during this tragic time.
Jaron, who was born in Israel and raised in Germany, has a Jewish father and a Christian mother, identifying as part of a Christian family. Milgrim worked for the Israeli Embassy and was an American citizen.
Leavitt’s remarks echoed sentiments from President Trump and other administration leaders who characterize the incident as an act of anti-Semitism. Trump condemned the “horrifying DC murders” on Truth Social, calling for an end to such acts of hatred and expressing sorrow for the victims’ families.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also voiced strong disapproval, stating that the murders of the two embassy staff members should face significant consequences. He emphasized that this constitutes a grave act of anti-Semitic violence, leaving no room for doubt.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
