House Dem Angie Craig Assaulted in Elevator of DC Apartment Building

According to her office, a House Democrat was assaulted in an apartment elevator in Washington, D.C. on Thursday morning.

Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) “defended herself from the attacker and suffered bruising, but is otherwise physically okay,” In a statement, Nick Coe, her chief of staff, said so.

The congresswoman’s office said Craig called 911 and the assailant fled the scene. “There is no evidence that the incident was politically motivated,” The statement has been added.

Craig thanked D.C. Metropolitan Police Department’s prompt response and noted the congresswoman. “asks for privacy at this time.”

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— Angie Craig (@RepAngieCraig) February 9, 2023

According to a police report, the incident was described as follows: “simple assault” he claims that there are no hate crimes suspected.

Craig claimed that the suspect was seen in the lobby of her apartment building. “acting erratic” The report states that he behaved as though he was under the influence a mysterious substance.

Craig claimed that Craig told police she had spoken to the suspect. “good morning,” The suspect followed her into an elevator “and began to randomly do push ups.” Craig described the suspect to police at that time. “with a closed fist,” Punched her on her chin and then grabbed her neck.

Craig was arrested by police “defended herself by tossing her hot coffee” At the suspect. According to the report, the suspect fled before officers arrived. The report stated that officers searched the basement parking lot and found no evidence of the suspect.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the Daily Wire is still investigating the case.

Craig was back at work hours after the alleged assault. She voted along with fellow Democrats as well as Republicans to unanimously approve a resolution to formally reprove China over a suspected spy ballon that flew past the United States last Wednesday.

After losing a congressional bid in 2016, Craig was first elected to represent Minnesota’s Second Congressional District in 2018.

Craig is married to Cheryl Greene and they have four sons. according to the congresswoman’s website.

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