MINNEAPOLIS MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ASSAULTING US REPRESENTATIVE ILHAN OMAR

Fri 08 May 2026:

On Thursday, a Minneapolis man admitted guilt for spraying vinegar from a syringe at Somali born Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting in January.

US Attorney Daniel N. Rosen announced that Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, “pleaded guilty to one count of Assaulting a United States Officer in US District Court,” a statement by US Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota said.

On Jan 27, Kazmierczak sat in the front row at an official Minneapolis town hall meeting hosted by US Rep. Ilhan Omar, when he stood up, and approached Omar as she was speaking.

“Kazmierczak sprayed Rep. Omar with apple cider vinegar from a syringe, which landed on Rep. Omar’s clothing and skin. Lab analysis confirmed the liquid contained acetic acid,” the statement said.

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During a change-of-plea hearing, Kazmierczak admitted that “he planned the assault and that he did not agree with Rep. Omar’s political views,” according to the statement.

“This assault is yet another example of a dangerous national trend: people channeling political hatred into criminal acts,” said United States Attorney Daniel N. Rosen. “The Department of Justice and this US Attorney’s Office will not tolerate such behavior.”

“Political violence is a scourge on our democracy,” said FBI Minneapolis Division Special Agent in Charge Christopher D. Dotson. “The FBI will not tolerate attacks on elected officials or anyone who serves our nation.”

A sentencing date for Kazmierczak has not yet been set by the US District Court.

Trump and Ilhan Omar controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly targeted Congresswoman Ilhan Omar with sharp verbal attacks, sparking controversy. Most recently, during a public event in Florida in early May 2026, Trump launched a fiery rant mocking Omar, including telling her to “get the hell out” and accusing her of being a “phony.”

He also referenced allegations about her personal life, including claims about her marriage, which have been widely criticized as offensive and unfounded. Omar and her supporters have condemned Trump’s remarks as racist and an unhealthy obsession. This ongoing feud highlights deep political and cultural divisions, with Trump focusing on Omar’s Somali immigrant background and her role as a prominent Muslim congresswoman.

The controversy has drawn significant media attention and polarized public opinion.

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