‘Horrible SNL skit’: Investigation demanded as many claim Ilhan Omar syringe attack was staged
In the wake of a bizarre incident Tuesday in which a man rushed U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar at a town hall in Minneapolis and sprayed her with an unknown liquid, the internet is ablaze with some pushing for an investigation into what they claim is a staged attack.
“This is the most staged thing I have ever seen in my life,” said investigative journalist Laura Loomer, an ally of President Donald Trump.
“I’m calling for an immediate investigation into whether Ilhan Omar staged the spraying of her body at her Townhall tonight to distract from new reports over her marriage fraud and accumulation of $30 million worth of wealth on a $180,000 per year salary. There must be an investigation into this known fraudster.
“This looks very staged, and I would not be surprised if Ilhan set this up herself so she could cry victim as President Trump is exposing her and as Congress and the DOJ are investigating her and her husband.”
This is the most staged thing I have ever seen in my life.
I’m calling for an immediate investigation into whether @IlhanMN Ilhan Omar staged the spraying of her body at her Townhall tonight to distract from new reports over her marriage fraud and accumulation of $30 million… https://t.co/mwH6KCVhHT
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) January 28, 2026
As WorldNetDaily reported, the suspect, identified as 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, jumped out of his seat and ran toward the Minnesota Democrat seconds after she stated: “DHS Secretary Kristi Noem must resign or face impeachment.” Omar was unharmed.
Trump himself told Rachel Scott of ABC News that while he had not seen the video, he suggested Omar “probably had herself sprayed.”
“I don’t think about her. I think she’s a fraud. I really don’t think about that. She probably had herself sprayed, knowing her,” the president said.
Trump claims Rep. Ilhan Omar ‘probably had herself sprayed’ in syringe attack https://t.co/TyHitq9TNb pic.twitter.com/D58uMypn9K
— New York Post (@nypost) January 28, 2026
Omar’s office stated: “During her town hall, an agitator tried to attack the Congresswoman by spraying an unknown substance with a syringe. 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.”
U.S. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla, said: “I don’t know what Ilhan Omar is upset about. She has been telling people for days that throwing things and assaulting federal officials is just ‘peaceful protesting. “These liberals are idiots. When you legitimize political violence, don’t be surprised when it happens to you. The thug who attacked her should rot in jail – just like every ‘peaceful protestor’ who threw something at a law enforcement officer in Minnesota.”
Many online are pointing to the fact that Omar glanced at the suspect immediately before he stood up, and also was completely unconcerned for her own safety despite being doused with an unknown liquid.
Odd… Ilhan Omar gave a quick glance at the guy right before he stood up.
Odd… Ilhan Omar gave a quick glance at the guy right before he stood up. pic.twitter.com/32tm9jkSuA
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) January 28, 2026
“Something about this doesn’t add up,” said comedian Terrence K. Williams. “If someone randomly sprayed me with a substance, I’d be running to the nearest bathroom to wash my eyes and skin – or straight to the hospital.
“Instead Ilhan Omar acted like it was nothing and continued her speech. That’s an unusual reaction for a sitting member of Congress after being sprayed by a crazy stranger.”
FAKE ATTACK: Something about this doesn’t add up. Do you agree ?
If someone randomly sprayed me with a substance, I’d be running to the nearest bathroom to wash my eyes and skin — or straight to the hospital.
Instead Ilhan Omar acted like it was nothing and continued her… pic.twitter.com/7TfLhbr6GI
— Terrence K. Williams (@w_terrence) January 28, 2026
Liz Collin of Alpha News reports: ‘Sources tell me it was apple cider vinegar that Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with at last night’s event and that a hazmat team has confirmed that.”
DataRepublican opined: “Representative Omar continued her town hall because of one of two options: 1. She does not have the self-preservation instincts accompanying being sprayed with a smelly substance, such as getting a doctor to check it out or even as simple as washing it off. 2. She staged it. There are no other options.”
The New York Post reports the suspect “had hinted in a cryptic text to a neighbor that he “might get arrested” at the event.
Tell me this doesn’t look exactly like a horrible SNL skit – Fake AF. https://t.co/ZwND3vDwlz
— Catturd (@catturd2) January 28, 2026
Investigative reporter @JLRINVESTIGATES noted Kazmierczak “was once married to a Patrice Kazmierczak. They divorced a few years ago. His ex-wife Patrice is a political activist & a big supporter of Ilhan Omar & AOC.”
Anthony Kazmierczak was arrested last night for attacking Ilhan Omar.
He was once married to a Patrice Kazmierczak. They divorced a few years ago. His ex-wife Patrice is a political activist & a big supporter of Ilhan Omar & AOC. pic.twitter.com/f1YcHyMWuA— JLR© (@JLRINVESTIGATES) January 28, 2026
They forgot to scrub his social media before paying him to perform last night!
Gonna be difficult to call this guy MAGA! pic.twitter.com/DA4KuZ0X5G
— Red Line News (@RedLineNewsUSA) January 28, 2026
One A.I.-generated parody image shows Omar paying her assailant in cash after the incident.
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‘He sprayed something on her!’ Watch man rush at Ilhan Omar during town hall