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

The man accused of squirting an unknown substance on Democratic US congresswoman Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis has a criminal history and has made online posts supportive of US President Donald Trump.Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was convicted of felony vehicle theft in 1989, has been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence and has had numerous traffic citations, Minnesota court records show.There are also indications he has had significant financial problems, including two bankruptcy filings.Police say Kazmierczak used a syringe to squirt liquid on Omar during Tuesday’s event after she called for the abolition of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the firing or impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti.Officers immediately tackled and arrested Kazmierczak, who was jailed on a preliminary third-degree assault charge, police spokesman Trevor Folke said.Congresswoman Ilhan Omar speaks during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday. Photo: AFPPhotos of the syringe, which fell when the man was tackled, show what appears to be a light brown liquid inside. Authorities have not publicly identified the substance.