Top Democrat Adam Smith declares he will NOT be intimidated after home vandalized by ‘left-wing’ pro-Palestine rioters demanding a ceasefire and slams the perpetrators for having a warped ‘morally superior’ view

A senior Democrat whose home was vandalized by pro-Palestinian rioters demanding a ceasefire amid the war between Israel and Hamas says he will not be intimidated and tells DailyMail.com the attack is part of a wider trend towards extremism.

House Armed Services Committee member Adam Smith announced Friday that his home in Bellevue, Washington, had been spray-painted bright red by vandals with the words “Free Gaza” and “Cease Fire!” Red handprints ran down the bright white garage door of his home, and another statement read “child killer.”

Smith spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California, calling the incident part of a “broader” trend among both “the far left and the far right.”

“They are so complacent in their views, they are morally superior, that they believe in intimidation and the threat of violence, and in some cases violence… is a legitimate way to advance their interests,” he told DailyMail. com vandals.

Leading Democrat Adam Smith’s home vandalized by pro-Palestinian rioters demanding ceasefire

Red spray paint dripping onto Adam Smith’s house

He went on to say that this is part of a broader problem of “undermining representative government” and stifling any notion of constructive dialogue.

These groups, again both the far left and the far right, believe that they are so right that no matter what, they must get their way. And I think it threatens peace, stability and basic democracy.

He said an example of a “much more radical nature” came from far-right activists during the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the Capitol.

Smith told DailyMail.com he has always been focused on “inclusive dialogue” and peaceful resolution of differences.

He said the “irony” is that he regularly meets with left-wing activists on a variety of issues.

“That’s what worries me the most,” he explained.

“I don’t lock them up. They just don’t like my answer. So they think this is an acceptable way to try to intimidate me into changing the situation,” he continued.

But the top Democrat vowed that their act of vandalism “will not intimidate me or force me to deal with problems differently than I would otherwise.”

Smith called for a “humanitarian pause” in the fighting, but also supported Israel’s desire to root out the Hamas terrorist group.

After a seven-day ceasefire, Hamas fired rockets at Israel on Friday night, ending a brief reprieve from the war to facilitate a hostage exchange.

The attack on his home also came just a week after pro-Palestinian rioters were arrested outside the Democratic National Committee.

Smith also addressed the issue of rising anti-Semitism across the country, especially on college campuses.

He said it’s important for leadership on the topic because if this type of “dehumanization, hate speech and hateful acts increases,” you’ll see another Holocaust.

“We need to confront this now, you know, as forcefully and as broadly as possible to try to make sure that doesn’t happen,” he told DailyMail.com.

When asked about progressive Squad member Rashida Tlaib’s anti-Semitic speech that led to her being censured in the House, Smith said he didn’t pay too much attention to what it was she said that sparked the outrage.

Last month, the House of Representatives formally voted to convict Tlaib for a series of inflammatory remarks condemning Israel following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks that killed 1,400 people.

Twenty-two Democrats joined Republicans to condemn the progressive Michigan lawmaker, stunning her with controversial statements about conflict in the Middle East.

She has also been criticized by the White House and members of her own party for using the pro-Palestinian slogan “from the river to the sea”, which many see as an anti-Semitic call for the destruction of Israel.

“I don’t think the view that the United States should not support Israel is a reason to be expelled from Congress,” Smith said. He added that he “strongly disagrees” with her position.

“But I think we have to be careful about punishing people for legitimate political positions rather than anti-Semitic remarks.”

Another statement reading “child killer” was written in red on Smith’s house.

Smith spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California.

Smith joined Sen. Joni Ernst in a panel discussion at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum.

Smith also addressed the issue of rising anti-Semitism across the country, especially on college campuses.

Smith joined Sen. Joni Ernst in a panel discussion at the annual Reagan National Defense Forum.

The event also featured Dr. Alexander K. Karp, co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies, and Marc A. Thiessen, former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush.