"Every time the president of the United States has chosen to use hateful rhetoric to talk about me and the community that I represent, my death threats skyrocket," Omar said, according to Fox News. Omar said the escalation followed Trump's return to the White House, noting that threats had declined during Joe Biden's four years in office. Minneapolis police arrested him on suspicion of third-degree assault, and Omar continued speaking for roughly 25 minutes after the disruption. Capitol Police said they are weighing federal charges against Kazmierczak for assaulting a member of Congress. The agency has reported a sharp increase in threats against lawmakers, rising from about 9,000 in 2024 to more than 14,000 last year.