The suspect in the vandalism of the Trump-Kennedy Center was wanted by the FBI during the attack on the ice rink
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Surveillance video and photos of the suspect accused of vandalizing the Trump-Kennedy Center ice rink were released Saturday as authorities investigated what officials described as a “targeted attack.”
Trump-Kennedy Center President and Ambassador Richard Grenell shared the photo on social media and urged the public to help identify the suspect.
“Help us find this suspected terrorist who attacked the Trump Kennedy Center,” he wrote.
He added: “Watch out for his shoes and his umbrella.”
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Surveillance footage released Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, show the suspect accused of vandalizing the Trump-Kennedy Center ice rink. (Richard Grenell via X)
US Park Police obtained video footage, recovered what officials described as a container of toxic chemicals for DNA analysis, and reviewed cell tower information. Detectives also checked nearby cameras, including footage from a Metro bus showing the suspect. The FBI is assisting in the investigation.
The Trump-Kennedy Center previously described the incident as a “calculated, brutal attack.”
Roma Daravi, vice president of public relations for the Trump-Kennedy Center, said in a statement sent by Fox News Digital on Friday: “Today, the targeted attack on the Trump Kennedy Center damaged and destroyed our outdoor arena, causing so much damage that we unfortunately have to cancel tonight’s performance, but we are working hard to complete repairs so that programs can resume tomorrow.”
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A classified image provided exclusively to Fox News Digital shows a black object spread across the Trump-Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink near skaters practicing before the performance was canceled. Officials said the video footage has been turned over to authorities. (Courtesy of the Trump-Kennedy Center)
He added: “We have passed the video footage to the authorities who are investigating this calculated, brutal attack and holding those responsible accountable.”
Officials say a black substance was poured onto the ice and a gallon container was left behind. The leadership described the substance as “poisonous.” The exact chemical has not been publicly identified.
The Trump-Kennedy Center confirmed to Fox News Digital that the US Park Service is investigating and surveillance video has also been provided to the FBI for review.
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Surveillance images released on 21 Feb. 2026, show the suspect accused of vandalizing the Trump-Kennedy Center bar, authorities said. (Courtesy of the Trump-Kennedy Center)
Daravi later said authorities had found a container of chemicals and were reviewing digital and cellphone data as part of the investigation.
In another post linked to Fox News Digital’s special coverage of the incident, Grenell wrote:
“This is so sad and unnecessary— @TheDemocrats have been calling artists to call artists to cancel and relentlessly attacking the Center. It’s a calculated campaign. And now they have mentally unstable people taking action – and destroying the Center. We’ve seen serious threats of death and torture on a regular basis. Commonsense Democrats must speak up before this violence takes a life.”
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No suspect has been publicly identified. Authorities have not publicly released a motive.
The vandalism forced the cancellation of a planned performance at the outdoor range.
The video released on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, shows a suspect in custody in what officials described as a “targeted attack” at the Trump-Kennedy Center. (Richard Grenell via X)
Earlier, officials said the violence “will not be tolerated” and said those involved would be held accountable.
The board of trustees voted unanimously in December 2025 to rename the center the “Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.”
President Donald Trump was later elected chairman of the board.
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The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Saturday.
Agent Grenell urges anyone with information to call 202-416-7900 or contact the US Park Police.
