MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar faced a shocking moment during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis on Tuesday when a man in a black jacket attacked her by spraying an unknown substance. The audience erupted in cheers as the man was tackled to the ground and restrained with his arms tied behind his back. Witnesses reported hearing gasps as the incident unfolded, with one crowd member exclaiming, 'Oh my god, he sprayed something on her.' Despite the assault, Omar continued with her town hall presentation after the man was escorted from the venue.

Prior to the disturbance, Omar had been vocal about her criticism of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), calling for its abolishment while also demanding the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, stating emphatically, 'ICE cannot be reformed.'

The Minneapolis police department has yet to provide details on the incident or whether any arrests were made. Similarly, the White House did not respond to requests for comment following the attack.

This incident comes in the context of heightened aggression towards Omar, particularly from President Donald Trump, who has labeled her as 'garbage' and increased his verbal assaults against her. The volatile atmosphere is further highlighted by a recent attack on fellow Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost in Utah during the Sundance Film Festival, where he was punched in the face and threatened over deportation under Trump's administration.}