Breaking: Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost Attacked at Sundance Festival in Racist Assault

By Rob Redding

Editor & Publisher

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2026, 5 p.m. — In a shocking incident at the Sundance Film Festival, Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost was violently assaulted during a private party in Utah. Frost, the first Afro-Cuban and Gen Z member of Congress, revealed that the attacker shouted racist remarks before punching him in the face.

“Last night, I was assaulted by a man at Sundance who told me Trump was going to deport me before he punched me,” Frost posted on X (formerly Twitter). The 29-year-old lawmaker said the suspect, who was heavily intoxicated, ran off screaming racial slurs. Frost assured supporters he is okay and thanked security and local police for their swift response.

According to authorities, the suspect, identified as Christian Young, unlawfully entered the private event after being turned away. He was arrested and booked on multiple charges, including aggravated burglary and assault.

The incident reportedly occurred just after midnight at the High West Saloon, where Young allegedly broke into a private party and attacked Frost and a female attendee. Witnesses said Young shockingly boasted about being “proud to be white” moments before the assault.

This disturbing attack highlights ongoing tensions ahead of an already tense political climate. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the assault, calling for the perpetrator to be prosecuted and emphasizing that hate and political violence have no place in America.

Frost, a rising star in the Democratic Party, tweeted: “We are in scary times. Please stay safe and do not let these people silence you. Onwards.” 

Rob Redding is the author of No. 1 best selling book Black Power in the Age of Artificial Supremacy Featuring Redding-Shim Kwet Yung . He is the bestselling author of 18 books. He is the host of Redding News Review Unrestricted and creator of ReddingNewsReview.com. He is also an emerging visual artist who lives and teaches at two colleges in New York City.