Rep. Maxwell Frost allegedly assaulted at Sundance Film Festival

January 24, 2026, 10:31 PM EST
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Park City, Utah (Source) — Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., was allegedly assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival, with the suspect making racist remarks before punching him.

## Assault at Sundance Film Festival
Frost recounted being attacked at the festival, where the suspect was arrested and heard making racist comments before fleeing. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the assault, calling for aggressive prosecution of the perpetrator.

## Details of the Incident
The assault occurred at a party hosted by CAA at the High West Saloon, with the suspect boasting about being “White” before striking Frost. The suspect remains unidentified as the investigation continues.

## Response and Investigation
Frost expressed gratitude to venue security and Park City PD for their assistance. The 29-year-old congressman has been representing Florida’s 10th district since 2022. Fox News Digital has reached out to Park City Police Department for further comment.

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