Trump-Kennedy Center vandalism suspect sought by FBI in ice rink attack

Surveillance video and images of a suspect accused of vandalizing the outdoor rink at the Trump-Kennedy Center were released Saturday as federal authorities investigate what officials described as a “targeted attack.”

President and Trump-Kennedy Center Ambassador Richard Grenell shared the images 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 umbrella. »

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Surveillance footage released Saturday, February 21, 2026 shows a suspect accused of vandalizing the outdoor ice rink at the Trump-Kennedy Center. (Richard Grenell via X)

U.S. Park Police have obtained video footage, recovered what officials described as a container of toxic DNA processing chemicals and are currently reviewing cell tower data. Investigators are also examining nearby cameras, including footage from the Metro bus showing the suspect. The FBI is participating in the investigation.

The Trump-Kennedy Center previously described the incident as a “calculated and 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 that programming can resume tomorrow.”

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A shared image provided exclusively to Fox News Digital shows a dark substance spilled on the outdoor ice rink at the Trump-Kennedy Center alongside skaters rehearsing before the performance was canceled. Authorities said video footage had been turned over to authorities. (Courtesy of the Trump-Kennedy Center)

She added: “We have handed over video footage to authorities who are investigating this calculated and malicious attack and holding those responsible to account.”

Officials said a brown-black substance was poured onto the surface of the ice and a gallon-sized container was left behind. Executives called the substance “toxic.” The exact chemical has not been publicly identified.

The Trump-Kennedy Center confirmed to Fox News Digital that the U.S. Park Police is investigating and that surveillance video has also been offered to the FBI for review.

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Surveillance footage released on Feb. 21, 2026, shows a suspect accused of vandalizing the outdoor rink at the Trump-Kennedy Center, authorities said. (Courtesy of the Trump-Kennedy Center)

Daravi later said authorities had recovered the container of chemicals and were reviewing digital and phone data as part of the investigation.

In a separate post linked to Fox News Digital’s exclusive reporting on the incident, Grenell wrote:

“It’s so sad and unnecessary – Democrats have been calling artists urging them to cancel and attack the Center non-stop. It’s a calculated campaign. And now they have mentally unstable people taking action – and vandalizing the Center. We’ve seen serious death threats and constant harassment. Common-sense Democrats need to speak out before this violence takes lives.”

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No suspects have been publicly identified. Authorities have not publicly revealed a motive.

The vandalism forced the cancellation of a planned show at the outdoor rink.

Video released Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, shows a suspect linked to what officials described as a “targeted attack” at the Trump-Kennedy Center. (Richard Grenell via X)

Officials had previously said the violence “would not be tolerated” and those responsible would be held accountable.

The Board of Trustees voted unanimously in December 2025 to rename the facility “The Donald J. Trump and The 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 Saturday.

Ambassador Grenell urges anyone with information to call 202-416-7900 or contact the U.S. Park Police.