‘I don’t support this at all’: Senators slam political violence after Ilhan Omar incident
January 29, 2026
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U.S. senators from both parties condemned political violence after a man sprayed an unknown liquid at Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall. Security restrained and arrested the suspect, while Omar remained unharmed and continued the event. Lawmakers said such attacks threaten democracy and discourage public service, urging an end to hateful rhetoric and intimidation in politics.