In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump stated that killings motivated by antisemitism must end, declaring that there is no place for such violence in the country.

“These horrible D.C. killings, based obviously on antisemitism, must end, NOW!

“Hatred and Radicalism have no place in the United State.”

He sympathised with the bereaved families, saying, “Condolences to the families of the victims. So sad that such things as this can happen!”

The attack took place on Wednesday night near the intersection of Third Street and F Street NW, close to Georgetown University Law School and the FBI’s Washington field office.

The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that a single suspect is in custody.

According to Police Chief Pamela Smith, the suspect reportedly shouted “Free Free Palestine” while being detained.

The victims were identified as staff members of the Israeli Embassy who had been attending an event hosted by the American Jewish Committee at the museum.

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A massive search and rescue operation was in progress, with divers visible in the glare of powerful lights as they plunged into the snow-lined Potomac to scour the wreckage of both aircraft.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser told reporters they are going be out there as long as it takes.

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The Bombardier plane, operated by an American Airlines subsidiary, was approaching Reagan National Airport at around 0200 GMT after flying from Wichita, Kansas, when the collision happened.

US Army officials said the helicopter involved was a Black Hawk carrying three soldiers on a training flight.

Witness Ari Schulman was driving home when he saw what he described as a stream of sparks overhead.

It was learnt that US Figure Skating said several athletes, coaches, and officials were aboard the flight, while officials in Moscow confirmed married Russian couple Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov — who won the 1994 world pairs title — were also on the jet.

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