Ilhan Omar Physically Attacked During Town Hall Event

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According to law enforcement, a man approached the podium and sprayed an unidentified liquid at Omar from a syringe-like device before a security guard and others restrained him.

Minneapolis police booked the suspect — identified 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak — on suspicion of third-degree assault. Omar was not injured in the incident and continued her remarks after a brief pause, saying she would not be intimidated.

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