US congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 28, 2026 at 03:12 AM

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During a town hall event in Minneapolis on Tuesday, US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man in the audience. The incident occurred amidst heightened tensions over federal immigration enforcement in the city. The man was quickly subdued by attendees and removed from the room. Prior to the incident, Omar had called for the abolition of ICE and the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Omar continued with the town hall after the disruption. Minneapolis police have not yet released information regarding the incident or potential arrests.

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Homeland Security Secretary 40% United States 40% Minneapolis Police 50% Kristi Noem 60% Minneapolis ×270% US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×280% Ilhan Omar ×390%

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