Grenell calls ice rink vandal a 'terrorist' as federal authorities hunt suspect in toxic attack
Surveillance video and images of a suspect accused of vandalizing the Trump-Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink were released Saturday as federal authorities investigate what officials described as a "targeted attack."Trump-Kennedy...
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Surveillance video and images of a suspect accused of vandalizing the Trump-Kennedy Center ’s outdoor ice rink were released Saturday as federal authorities investigate what officials described as a "targeted attack." Trump-Kennedy Center President and Ambassador Richard Grenell shared the footage on social media and urged the public to help identify the suspect. "Help us find this terrorist suspect who attacked the Trump Kennedy Center," he wrote. He added: "Notice his shoes and his umbrella." TRUMP–KENNEDY CENTER DETAILS MASSIVE REPAIRS, WARNS VENUE WON’T SURVIVE WITHOUT FIXES U.S. Park Police have obtained video footage, recovered what officials described as a toxic chemical container for DNA processing, and are reviewing cellphone tower data. Investigators are also canvassing nearby cameras, including Metro bus footage showing the suspect. The FBI is assisting in the investigation. The Trump-Kennedy Center previously described the incident as a "calculated, malicious attack." Roma Daravi, vice president of public relations for the Trump-Kennedy Center, said in a statement to Fox News Digital on Friday: "Today, a targeted attack on the Trump Kennedy Center vandalized and destroyed our outdoor arena, causing severe damage that we unfortunately must cancel tonight’s performance, but we are working feverishly to complete repairs so programming can resume tomorrow." TRUMP'S NAME ADDED TO KENNEDY CENTER FOLLOWING UNANIMOUS BOARD VOTE TO RENAME HISTORIC BUILDING She added: "We have turned over video footage to the authorities who are investigating this calculated, malicious attack and hold those responsible accountable." Officials said a brown-black substance was poured across the ice surface and that a gallon-sized container was left behind. Leadership described the substance as "toxic." The exact chemical has not been publicly identified. The Trump-Kennedy Center confirmed to Fox News Digital that U.S. Park Police are investigating and surveillance video was also of…