A strange event happened at a meeting in Minneapolis on Tuesday. An unknown man attacked Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. He went onto the stage and sprayed a liquid from a needle. He also shouted for her to quit her job. He said she was causing arguments. Security guards stopped the man quickly. Ms. Omar was not hurt. She continued talking to the people at the meeting. This showed she is strong.
The incident happened while the representative was talking about her ideas. People saw the man come near her. Videos showed him spraying the liquid. People said the liquid smelled like chemicals. Security officers acted fast. They caught the man. Police came to the scene. They are testing the liquid. The man was arrested. He will be charged with assault.
The attacker said she should resign. He also said she was making people fight. This suggests his reasons for the attack. It might be because of disagreements about her political ideas. Her idea to end the ICE agency is controversial.
Ms. Omar was very brave after this. She said, "I'm ok." She also said, "I don’t let bullies win." She continued the meeting. This showed her commitment to her work. She will not be scared by this.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strongly criticized the event. He said, "Violence and intimidation have no place in Minneapolis." He added, "This kind of behavior will not be tolerated." His words show that such actions are wrong. The event reminds us of strong political anger. The police are still investigating the liquid and the man's full plan.