Illinois Congressman made one shocking decision before the DC terror attack that will leave you stunned

May 28, 2025

A jaw-dropping connection has emerged that few saw coming.

Sometimes the most disturbing revelations come from the most unexpected places.

And an Illinois Congressman made one shocking decision before the DC terror attack that will leave you stunned.

According to a report from LifeZette, Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.) invited Eric Rodriguez, the father of accused gunman Elias Rodriguez, as his guest to President Trump’s joint address to Congress back in March.

Elias Rodriguez, 31, now stands charged with two counts of first-degree murder after allegedly gunning down Israeli nationals Yaron Lischinsky, 28, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.

The horrific attack claimed the lives of the young couple who witnesses say were planning to get engaged in Jerusalem in the near future. Sarah Milgrim reportedly tried to crawl away after being shot but tragically collapsed at the scene.

Multiple witnesses reported that the shooter shouted “Free, free Palestine” as he was taken into custody inside the museum after firing nearly two dozen rounds at the victims.


When the father of this accused murderer attended Trump’s joint address, García praised him as representing “the very best of our community.”

“Eric represents the very best of our community — someone who has served his country, continues to serve his fellow veterans, and fights every day to protect the dignity of working people,” García said in March, according to LifeZette.

The congressman added, “His presence at the Joint Address is a powerful statement: we will not sit back while veterans and workers are treated as political pawns.”

The elder Rodriguez appeared in a Service Employees International Union (SEIU) video on the same day as the presidential address. In the video, he identified himself as a U.S. Army veteran and Department of Veterans Affairs employee.

“I’ve been with the VA for three years, and the reason why I’m in Washington, D.C., is because I’m concerned about what Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE are doing to the VA system,” Rodriguez stated in the SEIU video.


After news broke of the horrific attack allegedly committed by his son, García issued a statement condemning the violence.

“I strongly condemn this horrible, senseless act of antisemitism. My heart is with the victims and everyone impacted by the attack,” the congressman posted on X.


“We mourn the lives lost and reject the idea that justice can be won through violence,” García added.

Despite García’s quick condemnation, his office has tried to distance itself from any connection to the Rodriguez family. A spokesperson for García reportedly confirmed Eric Rodriguez’s attendance at the joint address but insisted, “Eric Rodriguez was our guest during the President’s Joint Speech to Congress, but we don’t know his family.”


This claim raises serious questions about the vetting process for guests invited to such high-profile government events. How much did García and his staff actually know about the man they were honoring?

According to LifeZette, a worker at a Chicago store confirmed that Eric Rodriguez had come in seeking help translating an Arabic-language article about the shooting and his son’s involvement, indicating the father was aware of his son’s alleged actions.

The shooting comes amid increased tensions and antisemitic incidents across the United States. The victims, Lischinsky and Milgrim, were both staffers at the Israeli Embassy who had just left an event at the Capital Jewish Museum when they were targeted.

Elias Rodriguez remains in custody as authorities continue their investigation. Law enforcement has not yet provided information about a potential motive or confirmed any organizational ties the suspect may have had.

*24/7 News Official Polling*

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