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TERRORIST ATTACK: Federal Hunt Intensifies for Kennedy Center Ice Rink Vandal Who Poisoned Public Space

Gary FranchiFebruary 22, 2026283 views
TERRORIST ATTACK: Federal Hunt Intensifies for Kennedy Center Ice Rink Vandal Who Poisoned Public Space
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The gloves are off. Former U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell is calling a spade a spade, branding the sicko who poured toxic chemicals on the Kennedy Center's outdoor ice rink a straight-up "terrorist" – and frankly, it's about time someone in Washington had the guts to tell the truth.

While federal authorities launch a manhunt for the suspect behind what officials are describing as a "targeted attack," Patriots across America are asking the obvious question: Why are we dancing around the reality that this was domestic terrorism?

The brazen assault on the popular D.C. ice rink – a place where families and children gather for wholesome recreation – represents exactly the kind of unhinged leftist violence that has plagued our nation's capital for years. This wasn't some random act of vandalism. This was a calculated attack using dangerous chemicals that could have seriously injured innocent Americans.

No More Kid Gloves

Grenell's willingness to call this what it is – terrorism – stands in stark contrast to the mealy-mouthed responses we've grown accustomed to from the Deep State bureaucrats who spent the last four years under Biden treating actual terrorists with kid gloves while labeling concerned parents as domestic extremists.

Federal investigators are treating this as a serious criminal matter, but the real question is whether they'll pursue this with the same vigor they showed going after January 6th protesters, or if they'll give this terrorist the gentle treatment reserved for Antifa thugs during the Biden regime.

"When you deliberately poison public spaces where American families gather, you're not a vandal – you're a terrorist," one law enforcement source told investigators.

The Kennedy Center attack comes at a time when President Trump is working tirelessly to restore law and order to our nation's capital. This is exactly why Americans voted for strong leadership – we're tired of watching radical extremists terrorize our communities while politicians play word games.

As this federal investigation unfolds, one thing is crystal clear: It's time to stop treating domestic terrorism with kid gloves, no matter what political ideology motivates these dangerous criminals. Our families deserve better than toxic attacks on the places where we gather as Americans.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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CommonSenseVoterVerifiedjust now
What kind of poison was used? The article doesn't specify and I think the public has a right to know what we're dealing with here.
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ThinBlueLineVerifiedjust now
This is why we need maximum security at all public venues. The Kennedy Center should have had better monitoring in place.
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ConstitutionalFirstVerifiedjust now
About time the feds take this seriously! How many people could have been hurt or killed?
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DCResident2019Verifiedjust now
I was there just two days before this happened with my grandkids. Makes me sick to think what could have happened. Thank God they caught this early.
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SafetyFirstVerifiedjust now
That's terrifying. So glad you and your family are safe.
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AmericaStrongVerifiedjust now
Throw the book at this psycho when they catch him. Domestic terrorism deserves the harshest penalties.
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PatriotMom47Verifiedjust now
Finally calling it what it is - TERRORISM. When someone deliberately poisons a public space where families take their kids, that's an act of terror plain and simple.
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VeteranDadVerifiedjust now
Exactly right. My daughter loves ice skating and this hits close to home.