Congressman Maxwell Frost Attacked: Sundance Shooting Details
## congressman Maxwell Frost Assaulted at Sundance film Festival
According to reports, U.S.Representative Maxwell Frost was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2026. The assailant was arrested by police following the incident.
### The Assault and Alleged Motive
Representative Frost stated on Twitter that he was assaulted by a man who told him that former President Donald Trump was “going to deport me” before punching him. Frost also reported the assailant was heard making racist remarks while fleeing the scene. Variety reported the confrontation occurred in a bathroom and that the assailant, identified as a white male, was detained by event security and afterward taken into police custody.
### maxwell Frost
Maxwell Alejandro Frost is a U.S. Representative for Florida’s 10th congressional district,serving since January 3,2023.According to the House of Representatives website,he is the first openly LGBTQ+ Afro-Latino to be elected to Congress. He is a member of the democratic Party and advocates for progressive policies, including Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. His official website details his legislative priorities and constituent services.
### Sundance Film Festival
The Sundance Film Festival is an annual film festival organized by the Sundance Institute. The Sundance Institute’s website states the festival takes place each January in Park City, Utah, and showcases independent films. The festival is a notable event for independent filmmakers and attracts a large audience of industry professionals and film enthusiasts. The 2026 festival is currently underway.
### Legal Status as of January 25, 2026
As of January 25, 2026, the assailant is in police custody.The Park City Police Department website does not yet have a public record of the arrest, but local news sources are expected to release further details as the inquiry progresses. no formal charges have been publicly announced at this time.