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Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost says he was punched in the face at Sundance Film Festival party

January 25, 2026

Rep. Maxwell Frost, a Democratic congressman from Florida, reported being punched in the face at a Sundance Film Festival party by an intoxicated man who made racist comments and suggested that President Trump would deport him. The incident, occurring at a CAA-hosted event, has drawn attention due to its racially charged nature and the aggressive behavior exhibited by the assailant.

Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost says he was punched in the face at Sundance Film Festival party

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Rep. Maxwell Frost was assaulted at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.
The assailant allegedly made racist remarks and stated that Trump would deport Frost.
The incident took place at a party hosted by the CAA agency.
Frost described the assailant as uninvited and appearing drunk.
The assailant was reportedly arrested after the incident.

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Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost says he was punched in the face at Sundance Film Festival party

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