Ilhan Omar attack suspect Anthony Kazmierczak: a convicted felon who made pro-Trump posts

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 28, 2026 at 09:45 PM

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Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested in Minneapolis after allegedly squirting an unknown substance on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a town hall event on Tuesday. Kazmierczak, who was tackled and arrested by police, faces a preliminary third-degree assault charge. The incident occurred after Omar called for the abolition of ICE and the firing or impeachment of the Homeland Security Secretary. Minnesota court records indicate Kazmierczak has a criminal history including a felony vehicle theft conviction, multiple DUI arrests, and traffic citations. Furthermore, online activity suggests Kazmierczak has posted content supportive of former President Donald Trump.

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