Trump dismisses attack on Rep. Omar as "staged" as FBI opens investigation

Hours after Anthony Kazmierczak, 55, was arrested for spraying Rep. Ilhan Omar with water and apple cider vinegar at a Minneapolis town hall — yelling "you must resign" before security tackled him — President Trump publicly called the attack "staged." The FBI took over the investigation from Minneapolis police, examining whether the assault constituted politically motivated violence. Omar's office said she was uninjured and continued the town hall. Kazmierczak had a history of online posts expressing support for Trump. Omar said Trump's "hateful rhetoric" had caused threats against her to "skyrocket."