US Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked during her first in-person town hall of the year in Minneapolis. A man in the audience stood up, shouted at her, and sprayed her with an unidentified liquid from a syringe. Several people reported that the liquid had a strong, acidic smell. A security guard quickly tackled the man, who was then arrested and charged with third-degree assault. Omar was briefly moved toward the attacker but was advised to stop the event and get medical help. She chose to continue the town hall and later confirmed she was not injured. The man, identified as Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, was taken to Hennepin County jail. Police called in forensic teams to identify the substance used in the attack. The incident comes amid growing concerns about the safety of public officials in the United States, where threats and violence have increased in recent times. The attack happened just days after public protests in Minneapolis over federal law enforcement shootings and at a time when Omar criticized immigration agencies and called for federal resignations. This event shows how political issues, especially immigration and federal authority, are sparking tensions and conflicts. Reactions came swiftly from all sides. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey called the attack "unacceptable" and urged respect for life in political debates. Democrats linked the attack to rising hostility toward officials, while Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace said no elected official should face violence, despite differences in politics. Ilhan Omar, a former Somali refugee and U.S. citizen, is known as a polarizing figure and frequent target of right-wing attacks. She noted that threats against her tend to spike when political hostility grows, especially when national leaders use harsh language that encourages aggression against opponents.