"A man who squirted an unknown substance on Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall event on Tuesday has a criminal record and has posted online in support of US President Donald Trump. Police said the 55-year-old suspect used a syringe to spray liquid at Omar, who Trump has vehemently criticized on several occasions. Officers tackled and arrested him, jailing him on a preliminary third-degree assault charge."
"Court records show the man was convicted of felony auto theft in 1989, has multiple DUI arrests, and numerous traffic citations, and filings indicate financial trouble, including two bankruptcies. The man had not been formally charged or scheduled for an initial court appearance as of Wednesday morning; the Hennepin County Attorney's Office has until Thursday to file charges and could seek an extension, and the public defender's office said the case has not been assigned."
"In social media posts, the suspect described himself as a former network engineer in Minneapolis, criticized former President Joe Biden, and labeled Democrats "angry and liars." In one post, he wrote, "Trump wants the US is stronger and more prosperous," adding calls to stop other countries from "stealing from us" and threatening violence. He also made racist posts about the US Civil War and slavery."
A 55-year-old man used a syringe to spray an unknown liquid at Representative Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall, was tackled by bystanders and arrested. He was jailed on a preliminary third-degree assault charge. Court records show a 1989 felony auto theft conviction, multiple DUI arrests, numerous traffic citations, and filings showing two bankruptcies. The Hennepin County Attorney's Office has until Thursday to file charges and could seek an extension, and the public defender's office had not been assigned. Social media posts show support for President Trump, criticism of Joe Biden, calls to stop other countries "stealing from us," threats of violence, and racist comments about the Civil War and slavery.
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