Lawmakers condemn ‘disgusting’ attack on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Lawmakers from both parties have condemned an attack on Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who was sprayed with an unknown substance at her town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday night. The incident prompted responses from political figures nationwide, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who criticized Donald Trump's dismissive comments about the attack. Minnesota Representative Angie Craig and Ohio Representative Greg Landsman also denounced the violence and divisive rhetoric. Republicans, including South Carolina Representative Nancy Mace and Nebraska Representative Don Bacon, joined in condemning the attack, emphasizing that political violence is unacceptable regardless of political differences. Lawmakers called for an end to political violence and urged unity and respect in political discourse.

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