ORLANDO, Fla. – Rep. Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida’s 10th Congressional District, said he was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival after a man punched him and shouted racist remarks.
Frost said in a social media post that the man told him that President Donald Trump “was going to deport” him moments before the attack. The congressman said the man fled while “screaming racist remarks” but was later arrested.
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Frost said he was not seriously injured. He thanked venue security and the Park City Police Department for their response.
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival, which bills itself as the “ultimate gathering of original storytellers and audiences seeking new voices and fresh perspectives,” is being held Jan. 22–Feb. 1 in Park City, Utah.
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.
— Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) January 24, 2026
Thank you to the venue security and… https://t.co/Nhpj5rl3JO
News 6 has reached out to Rep. Frost’s office and Park City police for more information.
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information.