Maxwell Alejandro Frost, the Democratic congressman from Florida, said he was punched in the face at the Sundance film festival by a man who told him Donald Trump would deport him. The 29-year-old lawmaker, the first Afro-Cuban and first Gen Z member elected to Congress, described the incident in a post on X, stating that the attacker made racist remarks before fleeing.
Park City police confirmed the arrest of Christian Young, who was booked on charges of aggravated burglary and two counts of simple assault. According to a statement from Lieutenant Danielle Snelson, officers responded to the High West Saloon just after midnight, where Young had unlawfully entered a private party after being turned away. He then assaulted Frost and a female attendee.
The event was hosted by the talent agency CAA. Variety reported that the attacker shocked others in the bathroom by boasting about being proud to be white, then struck Frost as he left. Security intervened, and Frost thanked venue staff and police for their quick response.
Frost later said he was "OK" and urged supporters not to be silenced. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed horror at the attack, calling for aggressive prosecution and condemning hate and political violence.
