VIDEO: Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar sprayed by unknown substance during speech
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US Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar was targeted during a speech late Tuesday by a man who sprayed an unidentified liquid at her from a syringe before being tackled by security guards.
The man was led out of the premises as Omar, a frequent target of attacks by President Donald Trump, continued her speech saying "we will stay resilient in the face of whatever they might throw on us."
The incident took place during a town hall in the US city of Minneapolis, where two US citizens have been killed this month in a violent anti-immigration crackdown, provoking growing unrest.
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) assaulted during town hall meeting: "Here's 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." pic.twitter.com/Ud5l3yP4lQ
— CSPAN (@cspan) January 28, 2026
After the incident, Omar confirmed she’s “ok” and that “this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate” her from doing her work.
“I don’t let bullies win. Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong,” she said on X after the incident.
I’m ok. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 28, 2026
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my incredible constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota strong.
