Minneapolis continues to reel, insurgent, and resist the presence of federal immigration authorities within the metropolis within the wake of a number of fatalities by the hands of ICE brokers. The temperature reaches increased and better as the times cross and the three,000 militarized cops terrorize the town and produce hurt to the residents beneath the guise of “legislation enforcement”. Even politicians who stand with the protesters are additionally beneath assault. Trump has signaled that maybe he’ll rethink his technique, however we gained’t consider it till we see it.
According to CNN reporting, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Somali lady, was attacked and sprayed with an “unknown substance” whereas talking at a city corridor occasion in Minneapolis final evening.
A 55-year-old man named Anthony J. Kazmierczak was instantly arrested and charged with third-degree assault the Hennepin County Jail. Forensics specialists responded to the scene however presently, nothing is thought in regards to the substance used.
Rep. Omar took to Twitter to announce that she was superb and that this incident wouldn’t deter her from the combat.
I’m okay. I’m a survivor so this small agitator isn’t going to intimidate me from doing my work.
I don’t let bullies win.
Grateful to my unbelievable constituents who rallied behind me. Minnesota sturdy.
It ought to come as no shock that Donald Trump’s response to this assault on Omar was nothing lower than vile. ABC’s Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott spoke to Trump instantly and requested him if he had seen the video and what he considered it…
“No. I don’t take into consideration her. I feel she’s a fraud. I actually don’t take into consideration that. She in all probability had herself sprayed, realizing her,” the president stated.
Omar’s colleagues like minority senate chief Hakeem Jeffries was requested about Trump’s remark and got here to her protection based on The Guardian:
“That’s a disgusting remark and the president’s lies and misinformation proceed to fire up some of these violent incidents.
“Ilhan Omar, in fact, is a powerful, brave, hardworking public servant. This ought to have by no means occurred,” he continued.
Hopefully Rep. Omar stays in good well being and the person accountable is sentenced to the longest sentence allowable by legislation.
