Unknown substance sprayed on US Representative Ilhan Omar finally revealed!

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📌 1. What happened at the Minneapolis town hall

On January 27, 2026, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) was speaking at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis — her first in-person town hall of the year — when a man in the audience suddenly approached the stage and sprayed a substance at her using a syringe.

  • The man was tackled by security and arrested immediately for third-degree assault.

  • Omar continued her remarks after the incident, refusing to leave and telling the audience she would not be intimidated.

  • Law enforcement and forensic teams responded to examine the substance.

There were no serious injuries reported at the scene, and no visible chemical burns or effects — though several people present commented on an unpleasant, vinegar-like smell.

🧪 2. Early uncertainty: ‘unknown substance’

Initially, authorities and media described the liquid sprayed on Omar only as an “unknown substance.”
Details were limited in the first hours and days after the incident, and speculation circulated about what it might be. Some witnesses noted the smell was strong and acidic-like, but officials initially did not publicly identify the material.

This uncertainty fueled political debate and misinformation online, with some partisan sources making exaggerated or unverified claims about the incident before confirmation. (These unverified claims are not confirmed here due to lack of reliable sourcing.)

🧫 3. Identification: Apple Cider Vinegar

Verified reporting from multiple news outlets and law enforcement sources now confirms that the substance sprayed at Rep. Omar was apple cider vinegar (or a similar vinegar solution):

  • Law enforcement and forensic analysts determined the liquid used by the attacker was apple cider vinegar.

  • Police and prosecutors described the substance as non-toxic upon examination.

  • The strong vinegar smell noted by bystanders at the scene was consistent with this finding.

This outcome is backed by multiple mainstream outlets reporting on the results of forensic testing and official statements from authorities and Omar’s office, which confirmed the identification in comments to the press.

👤 4. The suspect and legal response

The man who sprayed the substance was quickly identified as 55-year-old Anthony James Kazmierczak, a Minneapolis resident.
After his arrest:

  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed federal charges against him for assaulting and intimidating a member of Congress — a serious offense with potential prison time.

  • Prosecutors allege he sprayed the mixture of water and apple cider vinegar and made statements during the incident indicating political motivation.

  • His attorney later said he was unmedicated at the time and has medical issues, though the court ordered custody and medical evaluation.

Local law enforcement also booked him on state assault charges.

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