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

PARK CITY, Utah — Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost said he was “punched in the face” Friday while at the Sundance Film Festival by a man who allegedly told him President Donald Trump was going to deport him.

The incident occurred at a party hosted by CAA, a source with knowledge of the event told NBC News. The uninvited guest, who appeared drunk, made racist remarks toward the deputy in the restroom, followed him out of the restroom and punched him, according to the source.

Security quickly removed the alleged attacker from the party, which was attended by more than 100 filmmakers, agents and executives, the source said.

Officers responded Friday to a report of an assault at the High West Saloon and determined that a man had illegally entered a private party after being turned away for not receiving an invitation, said Danielle Snelson, Park City police community outreach lieutenant.

Once inside, “the man assaulted Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost and a woman” who was also at the event, Snelson said in an email Saturday.

The man was arrested and booked into the Summit County Jail on two counts, each of simple assault and aggravated burglary, with each charge subject to a sentencing enhancement, the lieutenant said.

The Park City Police Department did not provide a copy of the arrest report when requested by NBC News.

In an article on

“The individual has been arrested and I am OK,” Frost added. “Thank you to venue security and the Park City Police for their assistance with this incident.”

A representative for the film festival said: “We strongly condemn last night’s assault and abhor all forms of violence, harassment and hate speech. »

“Although the incident occurred at an event unaffiliated with the Festival, such behavior is intolerable and contrary to our values ​​of maintaining a welcoming and inspiring environment for all of our attendees,” the Sundance spokesperson said in a statement. “The safety and security of our festival-goers remains our primary concern, and our hearts go out to Congressman Frost and his continued well-being.”

In an article on

“Hate and political violence have no place in our country, and the entire House Democratic Caucus family stands with Maxwell,” Jeffries said.

Frost wrote a second article on X to thank people for their support.

“We live in frightening times,” he wrote. “Please stay safe and don’t let these people silence you. Onward.”