Congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed with unknown substance at Minneapolis town hall

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Shrai Popat in MinneapolisJanuary 28, 2026 at 07:15 AM

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During a town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance by a man later identified as Anthony James Kazmierczak. The incident occurred shortly after Omar began speaking, during which she called for the abolishment of ICE and the resignation of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The man was apprehended by security and arrested for third-degree assault. Despite concerns and pleas to end the town hall early, Omar continued, stating she would not give in to threats. The incident has drawn condemnation from other politicians, including the Minneapolis mayor and a Democratic representative from Texas. Omar later stated she was unharmed and grateful for the support she received.

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LaTrisha Vetaw 30% Trevor Folke 30% Jasmine Crockett 40% Immigration and Customs Enforcement 40% Hennepin County 40% Alex Pretti 40% Jacob Frey 40% Department of Homeland Security 40% Kristi Noem ×250% Anthony James Kazmierczak 70% Minneapolis ×380% Ilhan Omar ×1090%

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ilhan omar 100% town hall 80% assault 70% minneapolis 70% unidentified substance 60% arrest 50% security 50% political violence 40% intimidation 40%

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Very Negative

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Minneapolis

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