Rep. Maxwell Frost said he was assaulted during the Sundance Film Festival in Utah, describing the incident as a politically and racially motivated attack that led to the arrest of the suspect.
The Florida Democrat said the assault occurred late Friday at a private party connected to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. In a social media post, Frost said a man told him that former President Donald Trump was going to deport him before punching him in the face. Frost said the attacker shouted racist remarks before fleeing the scene.
“I am okay,” Frost wrote, adding that the suspect was later taken into custody.
Police Describe Arrest and Charges
The Park City Police Department said officers responded to a reported disturbance at a private event after a man allegedly forced his way into the venue without an invitation. Police identified the suspect as Christian Young.
According to authorities, Young assaulted Frost and another woman inside the venue before security personnel intervened. Police said Young was arrested and booked into jail on charges of simple assault and aggravated burglary.
Law enforcement officials did not release further details about the suspect’s background or whether additional charges may be filed.
