MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A tense situation erupted during a town hall hosted by U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minneapolis when a man donned in a black jacket sprayed an unknown substance on her. The audience's reaction was immediate; cheering erupted as the man was tackled to the ground and restrained. Video footage captured the moment, with an onlooker expressing shock by exclaiming, 'Oh my god, he sprayed something on her.' Despite the chaotic interruption, Omar proceeded with her town hall meeting after the man was escorted out.

Before the incident, Omar had delivered a poignant address critiquing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), declaring, 'ICE cannot be reformed,' and called for the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. As details surrounding the attack unfolded, Minneapolis police were unavailable for immediate comment on the situation or any potential arrests.

The White House also did not offer a response by the end of Tuesday night. This incident highlights a worrying trend, as President Donald Trump has intensified his verbal attacks on Omar in recent months, labeling her with derogatory terms during public speeches.

This attack on Omar follows another violent incident involving a politician; U.S. Rep. Maxwell Frost was reportedly punched in the face at the Sundance Film Festival by a man who expressed beliefs aligned with Trump's controversial policies. These incidents underscore the increasing tensions in the political landscape in the United States.