US lawmakers across party lines strongly condemned the vandalism, calling for perpetrators to be held accountable. Calling the vandalism "totally" unacceptable, US Congressman from Michigan Shri Thanedar "strongly condemn the hideous acts of vandalism" targeting the temple. "Such acts of vandalism, bigotry, and hate must be fully investigated. The BAPS community deserves answers and justice, Thanedar said. Democratic Congress member Tom Suozzi, representing New York's Third Congressional District said in a post on X that he was appalled by the hideous acts of vandalism targeting the temple. There is too much hate! Such acts of vandalism, bigotry, and hate are happening far too often because of inflammatory rhetoric by national leaders, extremism, and lack of accountability. Acts like these are un-American and contradict the core values of our nation, he said.