Justice Department charges man who squirted vinegar on Rep. Ilhan Omar

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and STEVE KARNOWSKIJanuary 29, 2026 at 07:23 PM

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The Justice Department has charged a man for assaulting and intimidating U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The man allegedly sprayed apple cider vinegar on Representative Omar. He was subsequently tackled to the ground after the incident. The charges stem from the act of spraying the substance on the Congresswoman.

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