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Man faces federal assault charge in attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar during town hall
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District of Minnesota)(MINNEAPOLIS) — The man who was arrested after charging at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall in Minneapolis has been charged by the Justice Department with assaulting a federal representative, a complaint shows.
“I squirted vinegar,” he allegedly said after being tackled by security, according to the affidavit, which included an image of the syringe.
At the time of the incident, Omar was talking about how Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should resign.
You’re splitting Minnesotans apart,” Kazmierczak allegedly said as he was being led away, according to the affidavit.
After the incident, Omar told reporters that she won’t be intimidated.