The attacker was arrested at the scene and Omar continued with her town hall after the incident, later saying she doesn’t let bullies win.
BySiladitya Ray,
Forbes Staff
andZachary Folk,
Forbes Staff.
Police believe the man who lunged at Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., sprayed her with apple cider vinegar, CNN reported, citing a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation—as the alleged attacker faces charges for assault.
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