Florida congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost confirmed that he was assaulted during the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Friday. Reports first surfaced that the incident happened at a CAA party in Park City, before Frost took to social media to confirm he was the victim.

“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,” Frost said in a post on X. “He was heard screaming racist remarks as he drunkenly ran off.”

Frost thanked the event security and city police for responding quickly to the incident.

“The individual was arrested and I am okay,” he said.

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.

Thank you to the venue security and… https://t.co/Nhpj5rl3JO
— Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) January 24, 2026

What did police say about the person who harassed Maxwell Frost?

Park City police identified the suspect as Christian Young, The Guardian reported. They also said he has been arrested and booked on charges of “aggravated burglary and two counts of simple assault, with each charge subject to a sentencing enhancement.”

According to The Guardian, Park City police community outreach lieutenant Danielle Snelson said in a statement that the incident happened at the High West Saloon around midnight.

“Upon arrival, officers conducted an investigation and determined that Christian Young unlawfully entered a private party after previously being turned away for not having an invitation. Once inside the saloon, Young assaulted Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost and a female who was attending the private event,” Snelson said.

What are the details of the attack against Maxwell Frost?

Variety reported that the racist confrontation started in a bathroom with multiple people witnessing the incident. The perpetrator, who is white, shocked the people in the bathroom when he proclaimed how proud he is to be white, Variety reported. After the Frost left the bathroom, the suspect allegedly punched the congressman.

Frost, 29, made history when he became the first Afro-Cuban to be elected to Congress. He also made history as the first Gen Z person to serve in Congress.

How Sundance responded to the attack

A statement from the festival reads, “We strongly condemn last night’s assault and abhor any form of violence, harassment, and hate speech. While the incident occurred at a non-Festival-affiliated event, such behavior is intolerable and against our values of upholding a welcoming and inspiring environment for all our attendees. The safety and security of our festival attendees is always our chief concern, and our thoughts are with Congressman Frost and his continued well-being. We encourage anyone with additional information on this matter to contact the Park City Police Department.

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