The town hall event continued for an additional 25 minutes after liquid was sprayed on her. The event drew criticism even from her most outspoken opponents, including South Carolina GOP Rep. Nancy Mace.
“Regardless of how vehemently I disagree with her rhetoric – and I do – no elected official should face physical attacks. This is not who we are,” she said on X.
That said, the official statement from Omar’s office also received scrutiny.
