Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Targeted with Liquid Attack During Town Hall in Minnesota Amid Tensions Over Fatal Shootings

Summary

Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown liquid during a town hall in Minneapolis amid tensions after fatal shootings by federal agents in Minnesota.

Key Points
  • Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar was attacked with a liquid spray during a town hall meeting in Minneapolis.
  • The attacks followed fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal agents in Minnesota, causing public outrage.
  • President Donald Trump plans to reduce federal presence in Minnesota but deployed Border Czar Tom Homan for immigration operations.
  • Calls for Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen's resignation have increased, with some lawmakers threatening impeachment if she is not removed.
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