National Security

Assault on Congressman at Sundance Exposes Growing Political Violence and Security Failures

By National Security Desk | January 25, 2026

A disturbing attack on Rep. Maxwell Frost at a private Sundance event reveals alarming gaps in security and escalating political hostility that threaten American safety and civility.

The assault of Democratic U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost during the Sundance Film Festival's private party has unveiled a troubling reality for America: political violence is no longer hypothetical but an urgent security crisis needing immediate attention. On January 19th, at the High West Distillery in Park City, Utah—a venue hosting festival-related events—a man identified as Christian Young reportedly crashed the party and violently assaulted Rep. Frost, shouting racially charged threats linked to former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. This brazen act of aggression against an elected official not only disrupted what should have been a peaceful gathering but also exposed...

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