Summary
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a foul-smelling liquid during a town hall event in Minneapolis. The incident occurred as she was criticizing federal immigration authorities, including ICE. The man responsible was quickly restrained and arrested.
Key Facts
- Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked during a town hall in Minneapolis.
- A man rushed the stage and sprayed Omar with an unknown, foul-smelling liquid using a syringe.
- Omar was not harmed and continued her event after the attack.
- The attacker has been identified as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak.
- Omar had been criticizing immigration authorities when the incident happened.
- President Donald Trump has frequently criticized Omar and Somali Americans.
- Two US citizens protesting against immigration crackdowns in Minnesota were recently shot by federal officers, raising tensions.
- Minnesota hosts one of the largest Somali communities in the United States.
