Gen Z Representative Frost Attacked at Sundance; suspect arrested
TL;DR
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost was assaulted at a private Sundance Festival event in Park City; the suspect, Christian Young, was arrested on aggravated burglary and simple assault charges. Frost said he’s okay and credited venue security and local police for help. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the attack and called for prosecution. The incident adds to safety concerns for lawmakers amid political violence as Sundance moves next year to Boulder.
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