A recent CNN segment addressing antisemitism has drawn sharp criticism following the June 1 terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado, where an Egyptian national who had overstayed his visa allegedly threw Molotov cocktails at a pro-Israel rally.

Six individuals were injured in the attack, including a Holocaust survivor, prompting renewed concerns over rising antisemitic violence across the country.

The suspect, Mohamed Soliman, reportedly targeted a gathering organized in support of Israeli hostages still being held by Hamas.

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Soliman, whose visa expired in February 2023, was in the U.S. unlawfully at the time of the attack.

Authorities confirmed he used incendiary devices to target attendees at the event held at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall.

The incident came amid a series of recent episodes involving violent antisemitic acts, including the attempted arson of the Pennsylvania Governor’s residence and the fatal shooting of two staff members from the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.

In the wake of the Boulder attack, CNN anchor Abby Phillip hosted a panel discussion focused on the broader conversation around antisemitism.

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During the segment, Phillip questioned whether Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Ilhan Omar (D-MN) had engaged in antisemitic rhetoric in the past.

Ocasio-Cortez and Omar have faced past scrutiny over their statements and actions related to Israel. Omar has previously been criticized for a tweet referencing that “Israel has hypnotized the world,” which was condemned across the political spectrum.

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Ocasio-Cortez, while often more measured in tone, was among several lawmakers who met with demonstrators at Columbia University earlier this year who were calling for a ceasefire and expressing opposition to Israeli military operations in Gaza.

During the CNN segment, panelists Shermichael Singleton and former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu appeared visibly taken aback by Phillip’s framing of the issue, particularly given past controversies surrounding both congresswomen’s statements on Israel and Jewish communities.

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Phillip’s segment also included political commentator Maria Cardona, who attributed the spike in antisemitic incidents to President Donald Trump.

“This is not something that started in the last year or two,” Cardona said.

“This is something that Donald Trump fueled with his rhetoric and actions during his presidency.”

Cardona’s remarks drew pushback across social media and among critics who pointed to the fact that recent acts of violence, including the Boulder attack, have not involved right-wing actors.

Conservatives noted that pro-Israel gatherings have increasingly come under attack in Democratic-controlled areas and that several incidents involving threats or violence have been carried out by individuals not aligned with conservative politics.

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The FBI has labeled the Boulder incident a “targeted terror attack.” Authorities have confirmed that Soliman used multiple homemade firebombs in the assault.

Video footage taken at the scene showed him holding additional devices before being taken into custody by law enforcement.

As investigations into the attack continue, the broader conversation around antisemitism has intensified.

Lawmakers from both parties have condemned the Boulder incident, but debate continues over the response from within the Democratic Party regarding anti-Israel rhetoric and actions by some of its members and supporters.

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Soliman remains in custody and is expected to face multiple federal charges related to terrorism and unlawful entry into the United States.

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