The Biden administration failed on national security. It’s having devastating consequences.
And the Trump DOJ has just unveiled disturbing details about what the Biden admin did for a terrorist.
Boulder Terror Attack Exposes Biden Admin’s Immigration Enforcement Failures
A violent attack in Boulder, Colorado, by an illegal immigrant from Egypt has raised serious questions about the Biden administration’s handling of immigration enforcement. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who overstayed his visa, threw Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel group, injuring 15 people and a dog. The incident, which authorities have labeled a hate crime, has drawn sharp criticism from Trump administration officials who argue the attack could have been prevented with stricter enforcement of immigration laws.
On June 1, Soliman targeted a group of demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages held by Hamas, shouting “free Palestine” as he hurled incendiary devices near the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. The attack left eight women and seven men, ranging in age from 25 to 88, as victims. Soliman now faces dozens of state charges, including attempted m*rder, assault, and possession of an incendiary device, along with a federal hate crime charge. He is being held in Boulder County Jail on a $10 million bond.
Court documents reveal Soliman had been planning the attack for a year, motivated by his hatred for what he called the “Zionist Organization” supporting Israel. “Mohamed expressed his hatred for the Zionist Organization as they support and fund the bombings that are taking place in Palestine,” Boulder Detective John Sailer wrote in an affidavit. Soliman admitted to researching how to make Molotov cocktails on YouTube and targeting the group’s weekly marches, stating, “Mohamed said he wanted them to all die and that was the plan. He said he would go back and do it again and had no regret doing what he did.”
FBI Special Agent Jessica Krueger echoed these findings, noting Soliman’s explicit targeting of the group. “Soliman stated he would do it (conduct an attack) again,” Krueger wrote, citing his deep-seated animosity toward the pro-Israel demonstrators. Inside Soliman’s vehicle, authorities found cans of gasoline, rags, a Quran, and paperwork referencing “Israel,” “Palestine,” and “USAID,” further detailing his ideological motivations.
The attack has spotlighted what critics describe as a failure by the Biden administration to address illegal immigration effectively. Soliman, born in Egypt in 1979, entered the U.S. in August 2022 on a B2 tourist visa that expired in February 2023. He applied for asylum in September 2022 and was granted a work permit in March 2023, which expired in March 2025. Despite overstaying his visa, no action was taken to deport him until after the attack.
“How many American lives would be saved and violence would be prevented if Biden had simply enforced the law?” asked Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary for the Department of Homeland Security. “Mohamed Soliman — an Egyptian national in our country illegally — torched 12 innocent Americans with Molotov cocktails after planning this anti-Semitic terror attack for a year. The Biden administration had multiple opportunities to prevent this depraved terrorism had they simply enforced the law — they refused and Americans paid the price.”
The family of Boulder terror suspect Mohamed Sabry Soliman could be deported as early as tonight, FOX News senior correspondent @aacuna1 says on ‘Special Report' pic.twitter.com/EHvjaJQOhb
— Fox News (@FoxNews) June 3, 2025
Further complicating the case, Soliman attempted to purchase a firearm in November 2024 at Scheels All Sports in Colorado Springs but was denied due to his immigration status. “Mohamed said he had to use Molotov cocktails after he was denied the purchase of a gun due to him not being a legal citizen,” Detective Sailer noted. Despite this red flag, no record exists of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or federal authorities acting to deport Soliman at the time.
The CBI confirmed that Soliman’s gun purchase attempt was processed through its InstaCheck system, which flagged his ineligibility. “While we can’t comment on specific cases, the CBI can say that in any case where someone is denied a gun purchase due to their immigration status, ICE/Homeland Security would automatically be notified,” said Rob Low, CBI’s strategic communications director. However, a senior DHS official, speaking anonymously, stated there was no record of Colorado contacting ICE about Soliman’s attempt.
Colorado’s policies may have contributed to the oversight. In 2019, the state passed HB19-1124, which restricts authorities from sharing immigration status information with federal officials. This law, critics argue, created an environment where individuals like Soliman could remain in the country despite clear warning signs.
Trump administration officials have seized on the incident to highlight what they see as lax enforcement under Biden. “A terror attack was committed in Boulder, Colorado by an illegal alien,” tweeted Stephen Miller, a key White House adviser. “He was granted a tourist visa by the Biden Administration and then he illegally overstayed that visa. In response, the Biden Administration gave him a work permit. Su*cidal migration must be fully reversed.”
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., echoed this sentiment, criticizing the lack of coordination between state and federal agencies. “They knew it, but yet they didn’t pass that on to ICE and say, ‘Hey, get this guy out of the country, he’s trying to buy guns and he is here illegally,’” Crank said on a podcast. “You would think that the American people would want our government to work together to get these kind of people out of our nation.”
Soliman’s case also raises questions about local oversight. Despite his illegal status, he held a valid Colorado driver’s license and had no criminal history in the National Crime Information Center database. He even completed a concealed carry class, learning to shoot a firearm, before his gun purchase was denied.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem has since announced that ICE has taken Soliman’s wife and family members into custody for potential deportation. “This terrorist will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Noem said. “We are investigating to what extent his family knew about this heinous attack, if they had knowledge of it, or if they provided support to it. I am continuing to pray for the victims of this attack and their families. Justice will be served.”
The Boulder attack has fueled valid concerns about immigration enforcement gaps. Soliman’s ability to remain in the U.S. after his visa expired, coupled with his failed attempt to buy a firearm, points to missed opportunities to intervene. Critics argue that the Biden administration’s policies allowed dangerous individuals to slip through the cracks, putting American lives at risk.
Soliman’s own statements to police reveal a calculated plan. He waited for his daughter to graduate high school before executing the attack, indicating premeditation. “Mohamed said he knew where they were meeting,” Detective Sailer wrote, referencing Soliman’s research into the pro-Israel group’s weekly marches. The Trump administration continues to press for stricter immigration measures, arguing that incidents like the Boulder attack demonstrate the consequences of inaction.
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