Minneapolis, Wednesday — A public engagement event involving U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was thrown into tension on Wednesday after a man reportedly attempted to attack the lawmaker with a syringe allegedly filled with a chemical substance.
According to details from the scene, the suspect, who is not an American citizen, made the attempt during a town hall-style discussion in Minneapolis focused on opposing former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, particularly his hardline stance on undocumented migrants.
Security personnel swiftly intervened, preventing the attacker from reaching the congresswoman. The suspect was immediately subdued and taken into custody without further incident.
International news agency AFP confirmed that no injuries were recorded and that the event was secured shortly after the attempted assault.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the motive behind the attack, while security around public appearances by elected officials has once again come under scrutiny.
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