Watch: US Congresswoman Attacked by Protester at Town Hall
28th January 2026
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was attacked by a protester as she called for the resignation of Kristi Noem during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis.
The man leapt from his seat while Ms Omar was addressing the audience and sprayed a liquid at her using a syringe, before being tackled and apprehended by security.
The incident came a day after Donald Trump said the 43-year old congresswoman was the subject of an investigation by the Department of Justice (DoJ).
Perhaps he thought she would melt, like the Wicked Witch of the East.
UPDATE: SHE STAGED IT??!