Summary
An incident involving Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar being sprayed with an unknown liquid at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis led to conspiracy theories claiming it was staged. The assailant was arrested for the attack, but several MAGA supporters, including President Donald Trump, doubted the authenticity of the event.
Key Facts
- Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Representative, was sprayed with an unknown liquid at a town hall meeting.
- The incident happened in Minneapolis, and the attacker used a syringe.
- The attacker was identified as Anthony Kazmierczak and was charged with third-degree assault.
- Omar was not hurt and continued her speech after the incident.
- Some MAGA figures, including President Trump, suggested the attack might have been staged.
- Tensions in Minneapolis were high due to recent federal immigration enforcement incidents.
- The attack was caught on video showing the man being restrained by police.
