Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested for assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar at a Minnesota town hall. His estranged brother revealed Kazmierczak's long history of anger, right-wing extremism, and a two-decade-long hatred for the Somali community, calling him a 'piece of s**t' fixated on Omar.
The Independent reports on the attack against Rep. Ilhan Omar, who was assaulted at a Tuesday evening town hall in Minneapolis by Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55. Kazmierczak rushed Omar and sprayed her with an unidentified substance from a syringe before being tackled by security and arrested for third-degree assault. Omar declined medical attention and continued her speech. Kazmierczak's estranged brother, who requested anonymity due to death threats, told The Independent that his sibling is a 'piece of s**t' with lifelong anger issues, a right-wing extremist, and has harbored a hatred for the Somali community for approximately 20 years, predating Omar's election. The brother also noted Kazmierczak's staunch support for Donald Trump, his anti-Democrat views, and a criminal history including felony auto theft and multiple DUIs. The incident, which Omar handled calmly, drew condemnation from politicians across the aisle, though President Trump controversially suggested Omar 'probably had herself sprayed.' The article also highlights the alarming rise in threats against elected officials, noting Omar is a frequent target of public denigration by Trump.
