Congresswoman Omar Attacked with Unknown Substance at Minneapolis Town Hall
During a Minneapolis town-hall, a 55‑year‑old man sprayed a foul‑smelling substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar.
On 28 January 2026 a 55‑year‑old man named Anthony Kazmierczak sprayed a foul‑smelling, light‑brown liquid from a syringe at Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar during a town‑hall event in Minneapolis attended by a 100‑strong crowd. The incident occurred as Omar publicly criticized U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and urged the resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem. Police quickly tackled the attacker and arrested him on charges of third‑degree assault; forensic scientists were dispatched to analyze the unknown substance, which smelled of ammonia and caused only minor throat irritation. Omar declined medical attention, used a napkin, and resumed her speech, later promising she would not be intimidated. The attack has intensified tensions surrounding ICE’s Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities.
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