Police identify substance used in Ilhan Omar attack as Apple Cider Vinegar: Report

Law enforcement officials in Minneapolis determined Wednesday that the substance sprayed on Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall Tuesday night is likely apple cider vinegar, according to CNN.

The incident occurred while Omar was speaking behind a podium, and after she called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign.

Officials have identified the man who attacked the lawmaker as 55-year-old Anthony J. Kazmierczak, who was booked on third-degree assault charges at Hennepin County Jail, according to Forbes. 

“During her town hall, an agitator tried to attack the Congresswoman by spraying an unknown substance with a syringe," Omar's office said in a statement Tuesday night. "Security and the Minneapolis Police Department quickly apprehended the individual. He is now in custody. The Congresswoman is okay. She continued with her town hall because she doesn’t let bullies win.”

United States Capitol Police said it is working with federal authorities to charge Kazmierczak, who has a criminal record for driving while intoxicated, with "the most serious charges possible," for assaulting a member of Congress.

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