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Criminal history, parkinson's disease and Trump supporter? Here's what we know about Anthony Kazmierczak who sprayed substance on Ilhan Omar

Anthony Kazmierczak, a man with a criminal history and pro-Trump social media presence, was arrested for allegedly spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with an unknown substance during a town hall. Omar stated she was a survivor and would not be intimidated by the incident.

The Times of India

Judge blocks ICE arrests of Minnesota refugees who were ‘subjected to terror’

‘At its best, America serves as a haven of individual liberties in a world too often full of tyranny and cruelty. We abandon that ideal when we subject our neighbors to fear and chaos’, wrote District Judge John Tunheim

The Independent UK

Threats against members of Congress skyrocketed in 2025

The new stat was released following startling incidents involving Ilhan Omar and Maxwell Frost.

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What was sprayed on Ilhan Omar during her chaotic town hall meeting?

US Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with a brownish liquid, which was sprayed during a chaotic town hall meeting in Minnesota late Tuesday.

The Times of India

Brother labels suspect who attacked Ilhan Omar a ‘right-wing extremist’ who has hated Somalis for decades

Exclusive: ‘In my mind, he’s a piece of s**t,’ Anthony Kazmierczak’s brother told The Independent

The Independent UK

Anthony Kazmierczak, who sprayed Ilhan Omar, is a Trump fan with Parkinson’s disease: ‘Pretty conservative guy'

A 55-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly spraying an unknown substance at Congresswoman and Somali leader Ilhan Omar during a town hall event in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Times of India

Trump's Minnesota de-escalation lasts less than 48 hours

Trump said Wednesday that Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey was "PLAYING WITH FIRE!"

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MAGA is totally convinced that Ilhan Omar ‘staged’ spray attack: ‘Somali False Flag Scam’

‘It's all fake. Even if it wasn't staged (though it may have been), it's still fake,’ ultraconservative Daily Wire host Matt Walsh tweeted about the attack.

The Independent UK

Trump Accuses Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Of 'Playing With Fire' After Ilhan Omar Attack

Trump warns Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey of 'playing with fire' after Ilhan Omar is attacked at a town hall amid escalating federal immigration tensions that have claimed two lives in Minnesota this month.

International Business Times UK

Lawmakers condemn ‘disgusting’ attack on Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall

Hakeem Jeffries rebukes Donald Trump for suggesting the Minnesota congresswoman staged what happened

The Guardian - US

Watchdog Contradicts DHS Story

Plus: Stephen Miller tries to distance himself, Ilhan Omar attacked, and more...

Reason

As threats climb, political violence debate roils Congress again

In the same week Capitol Police reported rising threat investigations, members of Congress grappled with recent assaults — and whose rhetoric is to blame.

Roll Call

What we know about Anthony Kazmierczak after suspect arrested for spray attack on Ilhan Omar

Ilhan Omar declaring that ‘these f***ing ***holes’ were not going to get away with the attack

The Independent UK

‘Political thunderstorm’: inside Trump’s attacks on the Somali community

The US president’s clamp down on immigration and flouting of the rule of law in Minnesota is entrenching long-established reserves of solidarity

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International Business Times UK

What Was Ilhan Omar Sprayed With? Crime Lab Tests Mystery Liquid After Syringe Assault

Minneapolis forensic scientists test mystery liquid sprayed at Rep Ilhan Omar during town hall. Attacker arrested on assault charges.

The Times of India

Ilhan Omar attacked at a Minneapolis town hall - what we know so far

A security guard tackled the man within seconds and he was escorted out. Omar briefly moved towards the attacker but was urged by organisers to end the event and seek medical attention. She declined and chose to continue the town hall.

Euronews

'I don’t let bullies win,' Ilhan Omar says after apparent attack during Minneapolis town hall

Ilhan Omar was attacked with an unknown substance during a town hall in Minneapolis after calling for the abolishment of ICE. The assailant was arrested.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Anthony Kazmierczak: Ilhan Omar Attacker Hinted at Arrest Before Spraying Mystery Liquid at Town Hall

The cryptic warning that preceded a shocking assault on Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

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The Guardian - US

US congressman meets five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father at ICE detention center – as it happened

Joaquin Castro, a Democrat from Texas, shares photo of boy who was detained by federal agents on his way home from preschool

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Minnesota raids continue as DHS report indicates two agents fired at Alex Pretti

Trump said he will not sack Kristi Noem over the DHS response to two fatal shootings. Plus, Ilhan Omar attacked with unknown substance in Minneapolis

Latin Times

AOC Slams Trump, JD Vance After Attack On Ilhan Omar: 'Not a Coincidence'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance following the attack against Ilhan Omar during a town hall.

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‘She probably had herself sprayed’: Trump dismisses terrifying attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar, won’t even bother to watch footage

"No. I don't think about her. I think she's a fraud."

The Independent UK

Trump accuses Ilhan Omar of ‘having herself sprayed’ after congresswoman attacked with unknown substance

Man who used syringe to fire 'foul-smelling liquid' at Congresswoman arrested and charged with assault

The Times of India

'Don’t let bullies win': Ilhan Omar’s stern response after being attacked at Minneapolis town hall

Congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Tuesday hit back after a man attempted to spray her with an unknown substance during a packed town hall meeting in Minneapolis, vowing to continue speaking out against the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

The Independent UK

Bulletin AM briefing: Starmer to push for stronger China ties and five dead in Russian ‘terror’ attack

Good morning – here are five of today’s biggest stories. Starmer pushes for stronger ties with China ahead of Beijing visit Met Office issues weather warning for ice after Storm Chandra Five dead after Russian ‘terror attack’ on passenger train in Ukraine Man who sprayed Rep. Ilhan Omar with unknown…

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