Washington, D.C. – In a revelation that has left lawmakers and citizens across the country both stunned and furious, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed late Sunday night that Mohamad Soliman, a widely respected “policy expert” and Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute, is in fact an illegal alien from Egypt—and the prime suspect behind a brutal domestic terror attack in Boulder, Colorado.
According to the official DHS report released just hours ago, Soliman carried out a calculated and horrifying assault on a pro-Israel rally using a homemade flamethrower. Six elderly victims—ranging in age from 67 to 88—were severely burned after Soliman shouted “Free Palestine!” and unleashed the flames into the peaceful crowd gathered in support of Jewish Americans.
For months, Soliman was embraced by Washington’s elite, offering Middle East strategy advice, appearing on panels, and even advising on foreign policy under various think tank initiatives. But this week, that façade crumbled.
“It’s beyond shocking,” said Noem in a fiery press briefing. “This man was being elevated by the very institutions that claim to care about national security. All the while, he was in our country illegally—plotting, radicalizing, and finally carrying out an attack on innocent Americans. This isn’t just a failure of vetting—this is a full-scale betrayal.”
An Attack That Should Never Have Happened
The Boulder incident, now being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism, has sent shockwaves across the country. The disturbing footage from the scene shows Soliman pulling a crude flamethrower from his backpack and dousing the crowd in fire before attempting to flee. Witnesses say the attacker was shouting anti-Israel slogans and appeared “calm, rehearsed, and prepared.”
“He knew exactly what he was doing,” said Leah Mendelson, 72, who narrowly escaped the blaze. “He wasn’t some crazed lunatic—he was cold, methodical. This wasn’t spontaneous. It was a mission.”
And now, with DHS confirming Soliman’s illegal status, questions are swirling: How did he get this far? Who shielded him? And why was a man without legal status allowed to operate at the heart of D.C.’s national security ecosystem?
The Think Tank That Looked the Other Way
The Middle East Institute, where Soliman worked for over three years, has issued a brief statement claiming ignorance of his immigration status, calling the revelation “deeply troubling.” But critics aren’t buying it.
“These places don’t just hand out fellowships to strangers,” said a former ICE official who spoke under condition of anonymity. “He would’ve been vetted—unless someone actively buried the truth.”
Some are accusing think tanks of prioritizing “wokeness” and ideological narratives over national security. “They wanted someone who could speak the right language, tell the right stories, and push their agenda,” said radio host Jake Rutledge. “They got that—and six elderly Americans nearly died because of it.”
Kristi Noem’s War Cry
In response, Secretary Noem is calling for sweeping reforms. “We are declaring a warzone at the border,” she stated bluntly. “We need 3,000 ICE arrests per day. We need immediate removal of anyone who is not legally present—and yes, we need to go after the institutions that have been enabling this rot.”
Her proposal aligns with a previous recommendation by Trump advisor Stephen Miller, who has long warned of radical actors exploiting lax border enforcement and ideological blind spots in Washington’s establishment.
Critics, however, are already pushing back. Civil rights groups have accused Noem of using the tragedy to promote mass deportation and racial profiling. But for many Americans, this attack was the final straw.
“We’re done waiting,” said Sandra Goldstein, whose cousin was among the victims. “This man was here illegally. He should’ve been nowhere near our homeland, let alone shaping policy. Who let this happen?”
What Comes Next?
Soliman is currently in federal custody, undergoing intense interrogation. Charges are expected to include attempted murder, terrorism, and immigration fraud. But some believe the investigation will widen beyond just one man.
“This is systemic,” warned Sen. Rick Harrelson (R-TX). “This isn’t about one terrorist. It’s about a system that allowed him to exist here, flourish here, and attack here. Heads need to roll—starting at the top.”
As the nation reels from the horror in Boulder, one thing is certain: America’s immigration debate has just entered a whole new phase—and it’s about to get explosive.
