On December 14, 2025, President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the White House concerning several recent terror attacks that have raised significant security concerns. He highlighted a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island, which resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries. Additionally, he referenced a mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where two gunmen opened fire, leading to the deaths of 11 individuals, including a 12-year-old child and Rabbi Eli Schlanger, aged 41. Eyewitness accounts indicated that the attack lasted approximately 20 minutes, during which police did not engage the shooters.

Trump characterized the Sydney attack as an anti-Semitic act and expressed condolences for the victims, stating, "I want to pay my respects to the people no longer with us." He underscored the importance of solidarity, particularly for Jewish Americans during the Hanukkah celebrations. The incident in Australia has been noted as the deadliest shooting in the country since 1996, prompting discussions about the adequacy of security measures at public events.

In addition to the incidents in the U.S. and Australia, Trump addressed a shooting in Syria where an ISIS gunman killed three U.S. soldiers and injured three others. He noted that two of the wounded soldiers had been released from the hospital and emphasized the collaboration between the Syrian government and U.S. forces against ISIS.

The FBI has indicated its readiness to assist in the investigations related to these incidents, reflecting ongoing concerns about domestic terrorism and violence. The attack in Australia has also sparked discussions regarding the implications of state responses to threats against communities, particularly during significant public gatherings, as one of the gunmen was previously on a watchlist but not deemed an immediate threat.