The US Justice Department has charged a man who squirted apple cider vinegar on Democratic representative Ilhan Omar at an event in Minneapolis, according to court papers.
The man arrested for Tuesday’s attack, Anthony Kazmierczak, faces a charge of forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding and intimidating Omar, according to a complaint filed in federal court.
Authorities determined that the substance was water and apple cider vinegar, according to an affidavit.
After Kazmierczak sprayed Omar with the liquid, he appeared to say, “She’s not resigning. You’re splitting Minnesotans apart,” the affidavit says.
Kazmierczak also told a close associate some years ago that “somebody should kill” Omar, according to the court documents.
Kazmierczak has a criminal history and has made online posts supportive of President Donald Trump, a Republican.
Source: Fox News
Omar blamed Trump on Wednesday (local time) for threats to her safety.
The attack came during a perilous political moment in Minneapolis, where two people have been fatally shot by federal agents during the White House’s aggressive immigration crackdown.
It was unclear if Kazmierczak had a lawyer who could comment on the allegations.
A message was left with the federal defender’s office in Minnesota.
—AAP
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