Rep. Ilhan Omar Sprayed with Unknown Liquid at Minneapolis Town Hall | WATCH

Tensions in Minnesota reached a breaking point Tuesday night as a man assaulted U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a live town hall event, dousing the congresswoman with an unidentified liquid.

The assailant, Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was captured on video charging the stage from the front row. He reportedly used a syringe to spray a "vinegar-like" brown substance toward Omar’s chest while shouting at her to resign. Security moved instantly to tackle Kazmierczak as audience members cheered his removal.

Despite pleas from staff and local officials to seek immediate medical attention, Omar insisted on continuing the event. After a brief pause to wipe off the substance, she addressed the room: "Here is the reality that people like this ugly man don’t understand: We are Minnesota strong and we will stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw at us."

Omar later posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she was unharmed, calling herself a "survivor" and vowing not to be intimidated by "small agitators."

The attack comes during a volatile week in the Twin Cities following the recent fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by ICE officers.

Democrats and some Republicans, including Rep. Nancy Mace, condemned the violence. Governor Tim Walz pointed to "dehumanizing rhetoric" from national leaders as a catalyst, noting that President Trump had singled out Omar during a rally in Iowa just hours before the assault, questioning her loyalty to the United States.

Minneapolis Police and the U.S. Capitol Police are currently investigating the incident. While the liquid is being forensically tested, Kazmierczak remains in custody. Capitol Police issued a statement confirming they are seeking "the most serious charges possible" to deter future political violence.