Federal prosecutors charge man accused of spraying Rep Ilhan Omar at town hall

Anthony James Kazmierczak, the suspect accused of spraying a liquid on Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during a town hall event, now faces a federal charge.

Rep. Ilhan Omar was attacked while speaking at a Minneapolis town hall, with police identifying the suspect as Anthony Kazmierczak. (Minneapolis PD)

Witnesses could be heard commenting on the foul odor of the substance, which was later identified by a hazmat team as apple cider vinegar, Alpha News reported.

Omar's office issued a statement after the attack, noting the substance was sprayed with a syringe.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Fox News' Jessica Sonkin and Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.

Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.

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