• Rep. Ilhan Omar doused with unknown liquid during Minneapolis town hall
• Trump suggests Omar orchestrated incident to play victim
• Police identify suspect as Anthony J. Kazmierczak, 55; no charges filed yet

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (TDR) — President Donald Trump suggested that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) orchestrated the on-stage syringe attack that disrupted her Minneapolis town hall Jan. 28, baselessly calling the incident an inside job designed to play victim.

Omar Doused with Unknown Liquid on Stage

Omar was demanding the resignation of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem when a man brandishing a plastic syringe approached the lectern and sprayed an unidentified substance across her jacket, video verified by Minneapolis police shows.

We will continue—this f**king a**hole is not getting away with this. —Rep. Ilhan Omar, Jan. 28 2026

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Security tackled the assailant within seconds; venue medics cleared Omar, who returned to finish the program.

Police Identify Suspect; No Immediate Charges

Minneapolis police identified the man as Anthony J. Kazmierczak, 55, of nearby New Hope, records show.

Suspect is being held on suspicion of assaulting a federal official; lab is analyzing substance. —Minneapolis Police spokesperson Garrett Parten, Jan. 29 2026

Investigators recovered a 3-ml plastic syringe and a clear, colorless liquid that field-tested negative for common acids or toxins, according to the police incident summary.

Trump Floats Conspiracy Theory

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Speaking to reporters outside the White House Jan. 29, Trump said:

It looks pretty phony to me—she plans it, gets sprayed, then screams for the cameras. Classic inside job. —President Donald Trump, Jan. 29 2026

The president offered no evidence; the White House did not provide documentation when asked by The Dupree Report.

Omar Blames Trump Rhetoric for Attack

During a Jan. 29 press conference outside her Minneapolis office, Omar accused Trump of inciting vigilantes with repeated attacks on progressive lawmakers.

When a sitting president labels you a terrorist, his followers act. I will not be silenced. —Rep. Ilhan Omar, Jan. 29 2026

She displayed the still-damp blazer, vowing to wear it on the House floor as a symbol of resistance to intimidation.

Security Protocols Under Review

The non-partisan House Sergeant at Arms has opened an internal review of member-protection protocols after the breach.

We are assessing whether town-hall magnetometers need reinforcement for liquid containers. —House Sergeant at Arms William McFarland, Jan. 29 2026

The U.S. Capitol Police is not leading the probe because the incident occurred outside federal property, a spokesperson said.

Political Fallout Swells

House Democratic leaders circulated a letter Jan. 29 demanding Trump retract his baseless smear; Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the remarks dangerous disinformation.

Meanwhile, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) defended Trump, telling Fox 9:

We should wait for facts, but questioning timing is fair game. —Rep. Tom Emmer, Jan. 29 2026

Legal Outlook

Former federal prosecutor Barbara McQuade said prosecutors will likely seek a single-count assault charge once lab results confirm the liquid is non-toxic.

If substance is harmless, max exposure is one year; if caustic, you’re looking at 10. —Barbara McQuade, Jan. 29 2026

Kazmierczak’s public defender declined to comment.

What Comes Next

Omar has no plans to cancel upcoming town halls; her office said extra magnetometers and liquid-screening wands will be deployed.

House administrators will brief members on enhanced screening during the Feb. 3 caucus meeting—48 hours before the first primary votes in Michigan, ensuring security remains in the spotlight.

Will Trump produce evidence for his inside-job claim, or will prosecutors focus on the syringe and leave the conspiracy theories to social media?

Sources

This report was compiled using information from the Minneapolis Police Department incident summary, Star Tribune video verification, Fox 9 interview with Rep. Emmer, White House pool report, Rep. Omar press conference transcript, House Sergeant at Arms advisory, U.S. Capitol Police media note, Venue security protocol statement, Democratic caucus letter, and Lawfare sentencing primer.

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