Bystander Who Tackled Bondi Gunman Praised by Trump, Ackman (1)

December 15, 2025, 6:00 AM UTC

A bystander who rushed and disarmed one of the Bondi Beach attackers has won praise from leaders around the world, including US President Donald Trump and hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who announced a reward program for community heroes.

Video circulating on social media shows a bystander disarming one of the Bondi Beach attackers in Sydney, Australia. His courage has won praise from community members and global leaders. Source: Bloomberg

Extraordinary footage of the civilian’s actions began circulating on social media on Sunday, shortly after two men, later identified as a father and son, started shooting into a crowd gathered to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah. The massacre has left at least 16 people dead in the worst terrorist attack in Australia’s history.

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