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Republicans join Democrats in condemning attack on Rep. Ilhan Omar
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Republicans and Democrats alike closed ranks around Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday night after the Minnesota lawmaker was attacked during a public town hall in Minneapolis, prompting rare bipartisan condemnation of political violence.
Despite concerns raised by staff and attendees, she chose to continue the town hall through its conclusion.
READ ALSO: Trump responds after man sprays Rep. Ilhan Omar with foul-smelling liquid at event“This is totally unacceptable.
I am glad Rep. Omar is okay,” Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., wrote on X after footage of the incident circulated online.
READ ALSO: Ilhan Omar slams Trump’s “deflection” after targeted online attackRep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., acknowledged her policy disagreements with Omar but said the incident crossed a clear line.