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Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting

Summary

Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis when a man sprayed her with an unknown substance. Omar was unharmed, and the man was quickly subdued by those present. Omar continued the meeting after the incident.

Key Facts

  • Ilhan Omar is a Representative in Minnesota.
  • A man attacked her at a town hall meeting by spraying an unknown substance.
  • The incident took place in Minneapolis.
  • Omar was not injured during the attack.
  • The attacker was tackled and restrained by the audience.
  • Omar resumed the town hall meeting after the attacker was removed.
  • Authorities have not reported if charges have been filed or what the substance was.
  • Omar had been discussing immigration topics, including the call to abolish ICE, before the attack happened.

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