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FBI Launches Investigation After Ilhan Omar Attacked at Minneapolis Event
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The FBI has opened an investigation following an attack on United States Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, who was sprayed with an unknown substance during a public event in Minneapolis.
The incident occurred on Tuesday while the Minnesota lawmaker was addressing supporters and advocating for the abolition of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
While the agency has not released detailed findings, it said the investigation is ongoing.
Speaking a day after the incident, Omar blamed the attack on what she described as sustained hostile rhetoric directed at her by former US President Donald Trump, saying such remarks have consistently increased threats to her life.
The attack has renewed debates around political violence, hate speech, and the safety of elected officials in the United States, particularly those from minority communities.