Details of the Incident

In a post shared on social media, Frost recounted the attack: “Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance Festival who told me that Trump was going to deport me before he punched me in the face. He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off. The individual was arrested, and I am okay.”

Response from Authorities

The 29-year-old lawmaker, who notably became the first Afro-Cuban and the first member of Generation Z elected to Congress, expressed gratitude toward security personnel and the Park City police for their prompt response to the situation.

According to the Park City police, the suspect, identified as Christian Young, has been arrested and charged with aggravated burglary and two counts of simple assault. Each charge is subject to sentencing enhancements.

Lieutenant Danielle Snelson of the Park City police stated that officers responded shortly after midnight to reports of an incident at High West Saloon. Upon investigation, they learned that Young had unlawfully entered a private party after being turned away for lack of an invitation and subsequently assaulted Frost and another female attendee.

Eyewitness Accounts

Reports indicate that the incident was alarming for onlookers. Multiple attendees at the CAA-hosted event recalled witnessing the assault. A source indicated that Young had made unsettling comments regarding his racial pride moments before the attack took place.

Political Reactions

Frost later assured his supporters that he was “OK” and expressed appreciation for their well-wishes. “We are in scary times,” he remarked, urging the public not to let such incidents silence their voices.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed his horror over the assault on Frost. “Grateful that he is OK, but appalled that this terrifying assault took place. The perpetrator must be aggressively prosecuted. Hate and political violence have no place in our country, and the entire House Democratic Caucus family stands with Maxwell,” Jeffries stated.