US Representative Ilhan Omar Gets Assaulted Amid meeting in Minneapolis

2026-01-28 04:34:14

(MENAFN) U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar was assaulted late Tuesday during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis when a man approached the podium and sprayed her with an unknown substance. Security personnel quickly restrained the individual, who is now in custody.

The attack occurred while Omar was speaking about federal immigration enforcement and calling for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation or impeachment. Witnesses reported that the substance had a strong odor, but Omar was not injured.

Despite the disruption, Omar returned to the podium and continued addressing her constituents, emphasizing that she would not be intimidated. She told the audience that she is determined to continue her work and lead her colleagues in demanding accountability from government officials.

Officials condemned the assault, highlighting that violence and intimidation have no place in public discourse, especially during civic events. The incident comes amid heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

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