Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked during an event she was hosting when an audience member used a syringe to spray liquid at her, according to Minneapolis police. Omar, uninjured from the incident, continued her speech. 'I'm ok. I'm a survivor so this small agitator isn't going to intimidate me from doing my work. I don't let bullies win,' she stated on social media after the attack. The substance sprayed at her remains unidentified, but eyewitnesses described a sour smell similar to a chemical product.
The assailant, Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, has been charged with third-degree assault and is currently in custody, as confirmed by the local sheriff’s office.
Omar, who has become one of the prominent voices in Congress since her election in 2019, addressed the contentious situation surrounding immigration and police violence in her state, referring to recent incidents involving fatal shootings by immigration officers. 'During her speaking event, Omar called for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and criticized President Donald Trump's policies.
Witnesses applauded her courage to continue the town hall despite the chaos, as she urged attendees: 'We will continue... we are Minnesota strong.' Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the violence and emphasized that such behavior would not be tolerated in the city. Omar's resilience during the incident highlights the escalating tensions surrounding immigration debates across the country.
The assailant, Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, has been charged with third-degree assault and is currently in custody, as confirmed by the local sheriff’s office.
Omar, who has become one of the prominent voices in Congress since her election in 2019, addressed the contentious situation surrounding immigration and police violence in her state, referring to recent incidents involving fatal shootings by immigration officers. 'During her speaking event, Omar called for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and criticized President Donald Trump's policies.
Witnesses applauded her courage to continue the town hall despite the chaos, as she urged attendees: 'We will continue... we are Minnesota strong.' Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey condemned the violence and emphasized that such behavior would not be tolerated in the city. Omar's resilience during the incident highlights the escalating tensions surrounding immigration debates across the country.
