Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar attacked in Minnesota while calling for Trump aide's ouster |ICE Protests

Published on Jan 28, 2026 12:25 pm IST

During a town hall meeting in Minneapolis focused on federal immigration enforcement and ICE operations, U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar was assaulted by a man who approached the podium and sprayed an unknown substance at her, later identified as being delivered via a syringe or similar device. Security and police quickly tackled and restrained the attacker, who was arrested on third-degree assault charges. Omar was not seriously injured and resumed her remarks, emphasizing resilience and continuing the event despite the disruption. The attack occurred against a backdrop of heightened tensions in Minnesota, where recent fatal shootings by federal agents of residents have sparked protests and intense debate over immigration policy and law enforcement actions.

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