Man sprays Ilhan Omar with unknown substance during Minneapolis town hall

January 28, 2026, 4:34 AM EST
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (Fox News) — Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man who charged at her during a town hall in Minneapolis. The attacker was identified as Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, and was charged with third-degree assault.

Attacked at Town Hall
Omar was speaking about immigration policy when the incident occurred, demanding transparency and legal action against ICE. Despite the disruption, she vowed to continue the town hall.

Resilient Response
Omar reiterated calls for accountability within the Department of Homeland Security and vowed to continue leading her Democratic colleagues in demanding Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation.

Swift Action
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the attack "unacceptable," emphasizing that violence and intimidation have no place in the city. The United States Capitol Police confirmed the arrest of the attacker.

Omar remained unharmed and resilient, continuing her work despite the aggression she faced.

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